Minister of Resettlement and Disaster Relief Services, Rishad Bathiudeen during his visit to Australia, discussed several issues related to natural disaster management with the Australian officials, according to a media release issued by the Ministry.

Bilateral discussions also focused on exchanging knowledge and technology on tsunami monitoring systems.

The Minister held a round of discussions with Peter Koob, the Acting Director General of Emergency Management Australia attached to the Attorney General’s Department.

David Prestipino, Director, Policy and Research and Karl Kent, the Assistant Secretary, Capability and Operational Coordination Branch of Emergency Management Australia, also attended the meeting.

The meeting was organised and coordinated by the Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra.

Courtesy: Government Information Department