While the attacks of October 7 have left death and destruction in their wake, one thing that they failed to damage was the relationship between Israel and Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lankan workers will join some 9,000 compatriots already in Israel, working in farming and care for the elderly.
My recent taste of Sri Lanka has not only stirred up some happy childhood memories but also reignited my desire to visit this magnificent country.
Sri Lanka, known for its scenic beaches and rich cultural heritage, has attracted many Israeli visitors over the years.
“I am very happy to hear this,” Sanjeeva Jayawardena, the President's Counsel, is cited as having said. “These monkeys will end up in Chinese restaurants.”
Herzog suggested that a positive step in this direction would be to have the president of Sri Lanka come to Israel with a delegation, and the ambassador said that he would be happy to recommend it
In Sri Lanka, an island nation southeast of India in the Indian Ocean, they also celebrated 75 years this year in February.
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