Courtesy Visit of the British High Commissioner to the Colombo Municipal Council

On 9 July 2025, Mr. Andrew Patrick, the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, accompanied by First Secretary (Political) Mr. Tom Soper and Political Advisor Mr. Insaf Bakeer Markar, paid a courtesy visit to the Colombo Municipal Council.

The primary purpose of the visit was to extend warm congratulations to Her Worship the Mayor of Colombo, Ms. Vraie Cally Balthazaar.

Her Worship the Mayor graciously received the High Commissioner and his delegation, joined by key officials of the Council, including the Hon. Deputy Mayor, the Municipal Commissioner, the Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Engineering Services), and the Municipal Secretary.

This visit underscored the ongoing strengthening of diplomatic ties and municipal cooperation between the United Kingdom and the City of Colombo. It also reaffirmed shared values and a mutual commitment to future collaboration in areas such as urban development, sustainable city planning, and good governance.

It was a valuable opportunity to share our vision for Colombo and engage in meaningful discussions about the city's future.