Britain to support SL to tackle fraud, corruption

Britain has expressed readiness to support the Government’s efforts to combat fraud and corruption while boosting State revenue.

British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Andrew Patrick said so, during a meeting with President’s Secretary, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on Wednesday (6).

The British High Commissioner expressed his eagerness to further strengthen the strong bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom.

HC Patrick also highlighted the British Government’s appreciation for Sri Lanka’s ongoing partnership with the IMF and expressed readiness to support the Government’s efforts to combat fraud and corruption while boosting State revenue.

The High Commissioner also emphasised the significance of the British Local Government system, noting its potential to reduce fraud and corruption. He proposed that steps be taken to educate Sri Lankan Parliamentarians about the British Parliamentary system to further enhance Governance in Sri Lanka.

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