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Sirisena meets German Chancellor, calls for investment

Maithripala Sirisena met with German Chancellors Angela Merkel today.

Sirisena who is on a 3-day visit to Sri Lanka commenced bi-lateral discussion with the German Chancellor.

Delivering a statement after the meeting, Sirisena called on investors to take advantage of Sri Lanka.

"We invite more German investors to take advantage of the increasing economic opportunities in Sri Lanka," said Sri Lanka's president.

Angela Merkel who is in her final year as German Chancellor is widely tipped as a credible candidate for the post of UN Secretary General after Ban ki-Moon vacates the position.

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