Consul General Mr. Thushara Rodrigo joined the Eid Lunch hosted by the Association of Progressive Muslims of Canada (APMC) on 26^th April 2023 at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario at Queen Park, Toronto

Members and the officials of the APMC, religious dignitaries, diplomats, Provincial Ministers and Provincial Members of Parliament attended the event.

The Consul General of the United States delivered the speech on behalf of the Consular Corp while few provincial ministers extended their best wishes for the Muslims community in Canada and around the world during their speeches.

They also highlighted that Canada is a unique place where multi-cultural, multiethnic and multi religious values are highly respected and the people from various countries are integrated into the Canadian society.  Also, few leading religious dignitaries made few speeches, and the event was followed by lunch.

Some Provincial Ministers and the Members of Provincial Parliament of Ontario shown an interest on the current developments in Sri Lanka and the Consul General shared some information on the constructive approach of the new government for the reconciliation and economic recovery. Also Sri Lanka’s progressive engagement with the world financial mechanisms, the United Nations and Commonwealth Secretariat were highlighted.

Some photographs taken at the Eid lunch are attached.

Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Toronto

26^th April 2023