Mike Foster arrives in Sri Lanka for a two day visit (06/10/2009)
Today, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for International Development, Hon.Minister Mike Foster arrived in the island for a two day visit on the invitation of the Government of Sri Lanka.
During Mr. Foster's visit, he will visit the MAG demining site in Palikuli and Giant's Tank for an update on progress on preparations for resettlement of IDPs. He will visit Menik Farm Zone 2 and see UK-funded drainage and health projects in the IDP camps and a UK-funded child solider rehabilitation centre in Vavuniya. In addition he will be meeting with key stakeholders in the Government of Sri Lanka, UN agencies, NGOs and others.
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