The Colombo Plan Staff College (CPSC) Director General Prof. Dr. Suresh Kumar Dhameja paid his courtesy visits to the Ambassadors of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka at their respective offices in Makati City, Philippines. These visits provided an opportunity for Prof. Dr. Dhameja to formally introduce himself as the new CPSC Director General to the Honorable Ambassadors, who are also members of the CPSC Governing Board.
H.E. Imtiaz Ahmad Kazi (left) together with Prof. Dr. Dhameja (middle) and CPSC Executive Secretary Ms. Arlene Cruz (right) posing for a group photo
On October 3, 2024, Prof. Dr. Dhameja had the honor to meet with H.E. Imtiaz Ahmad Kazi, the Ambassador of Pakistan. In the meeting, Prof. Dr. Dhameja expressed his sincere gratitude for Pakistan’s active support to CPSC’s programs and services. In return, the Ambassador pledged that the embassy will continue to work with CPSC under the new leadership.
CPSC DG hands over a courtesy gift for Sri Lanka Ambassador H.E. Dr. Chanaka Talpahewa (left photo); Prof. Dr. Dhameja and H.E. Dr. Talpahewa in a brief discussion (right photo)
The following day, October 4, 2024, Prof. Dr. Dhameja had a fruitful meeting with H.E. Dr. Chanaka Talpahewa, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka, and had the opportunity to extend his appreciation to his predecessor, Prof. G.L.D. Wickramasinghe, who is also a Sri Lankan national. Prof. Dr. Dhameja assured H.E. Dr. Talpahewa that he will continue his predecessor’s good works with the full support of the Sri Lankan Embassy.
Accompanying the Director General during these visits were Ms. Arlene Cruz, CPSC Executive Secretary, and Mr. Justine Legaspi, CPSC ICT Officer.
