South African High Commissioner Sandile Edwin Schalk said that the South African government is giving special focus on strengthening research and development sectors in Sri Lanka.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern province and fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely at some places.
The Cuban Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mr. Andres Marcelo Gonzalez Garrido said that the Cuban government focuses on paying attention to the production of pharmaceuticals in Sri Lanka.