Kishore Reddy was unanimously elected President of Sri Lanka India Society (SLIS) at their Annual General Meeting held recently at the Hotel Taj Samudra. He takes over the leadership from Rohan Tudawe.
Sri Lanka India Society (SLIS) which was established in 1949 is one of the oldest and the largest friendship Societies in Sri Lanka.
The Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay who is also the patron of the society was present at the AGM and delivered an address that traced the roots of the Society and examined its unique role.
Gopal Baglay also mentioned that though the present covid situation restricted activities,the period of COVID witnessed active cooperation between the two Governments in dealing with the pandemic and also engaged in knowledge sharing and exchange of good practices through video-conferencing involving the officials in both countries at the forefront of fighting the pandemic.
Rohan Tudawe the outgoing president in his speech highlighted the activities done by the society and the increased interest that was seen by the increased number of members.
He also mentioned how the members of the society apart from developing the cultural and social relationship also contributed to the IDH during covid to provide essential and urgent equipment that was required at the time of need.
Kishore Reddy addressing the gathering in his inaugural speech elaborated on the plan to form sub committees to support the objectives of the society and to involve the general membership in such committees to assist the executive committee and reiterated his commitment in further developing and enhancing the friendship bonds between the two countries.
Kishore Reddy also indicated that today, there exists a clear consensus on both sides on tourist exchanges that would be mutually beneficial but in the current COVID situation, the health advice should be given high importance and work being conscious of this fact. “Tourism and the broader economic engagement have to operate within this new framework.”
SLIS has more than 800 life members, consisting of both Sri Lankan and Indian Nationals. The office bearers of the society for the year 2021/22 are: President: Kishore Reddy Vice presidents: M. Renganathan, Dr. A Kandasamy, D. Jaykumar, Secretary: Kailasapillai, Asst Secretary: Chaturi Ranasinghe, Treasurer: Saravanan Neelakandan, Asst Treasurer: S. Shameer, Editor: Sumit Law.
Add new comment