Minister Peiris addresses academics at Chatham House London

Export Development and International Trade Minister Professor G. L. Peiris addressed a audience of British and Commonwealth policy makers, administrators, diplomats and academics at Chatham House in London recently.

Eastern Province Provincial Council, the military manoeuvre, the peace process, infrastructure development projects and opportunities available for investment were discussed.

Chatham House, the home of the Royal Institute of International Affairs for over eight decades, is one of the most prestigious institutions of its kind in the United Kingdom and serves as a world-leading source of independent analysis, informed debate and influential ideas.

The Chatham House Rule, famous worldwide for facilitating free speech and confidentiality at meetings, originated there. Here Prof. Pieris is answering questions raised by the audience after his speech. Dr. Garath Price and Sumith Nakandala, Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in UK were also present.