Moragoda 'most suited' to become Sl envoy to New Delhi; Senior Monk

September 07, 2020

Head of the Dharma Vijaya temple, Los Angeles, Walpole Piyananda Thera former Minister Milinda Moragoda is the most suited person to be appointed the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to New Delhi.

The government sources said Moragoda would be appointed as High Commissioner to New Delhi with “cabinet rank”.

Piyananda Thera said Moragoda was vastly experienced in the field of politics and governance and has excellent connections, particularly with the US.

“This will enable him to do an outstanding job as the High Commissioner”, he added.