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By Mashaael Basheer (with photos)
COLOMBO, Feb 17 (KUNA) -- A group of female high school students, taking
part in the "be distinguished" program, appreciated the contributions of
Kuwait to the development in Sri Lanka.
Speaking to KUNA on Sunday, one day after arriving here for trip in the
south Asian country, Fatma Malallah said she was looking forward to know more
about the activities of Kuwaiti Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) in
Sri Lanka.
"I didn't imagine how beautiful this country is and how scenic the Sri
Lankan cities are," she said, thanking KFAED organizing the trip in
collaboration with the Ministry of Education.
Sundus Al-Jarki, another female student, said: "KFAED's recreational and
cultural initiative provided us with an opportunity to improve our knowledge
about the civilization, development and tourist attractions in Sri Lanka."
Led by Amira Al-Kandari, the delegation includes Sarah Al-Farsi and Sharifa
Al-Sabah from KFAED, Dina Al-Ateeqi and Lulwa Al-Shuwaiti from the Ministry of
Education and students Hajar Muhanna, Anwaar Al-Otaibi, Noura Al-Mutairi,
Noura Bin Eid, Suad Al-Asfour, Fatma Malallah, Rawan Bunajma, Reem Al-Enezi,
Aljawhara Al-Adwani, Sundus Al-Jarki and Abla Al-Haddad.
The visitors started their trip here with a call to the Old Parliament
Building and then proceeded to the Gangaramaya Temple, the Independence Square
and the Colombo Secretariat.
They are scheduled to visit the development project of Mahaweli River being
implemented by KFAED since 2006 which aim to promote agricultural production
and create more jobs for the Sri Lankans.
The visit will last until Friday, February 22. (end)
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