Australia's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Bryce Hutchesson met Governor of Northern Province Reginald Cooray at his office in Jaffna on 06^th September 2018.

He inquired to the Governor about the needs of the people of Northern Province after the war and the progress in their lives.

The Australian government is willing to work to promote fishing and agricultural activities in the Northern Province. Especially, they have intended to create agricultural activities with rainwater using modern technology which is implemented in their country.

At the same time, the Australian government is keen to provide assistance to the differently abled of war victims. He also said.

The humanitarian mine clearance activity is effectively carried out by their government in Northern Province. He requested the Governor to make suggestion to the Northern Provincial Council to allocate fund for getting more assistance in the two severely affected districts though there are five districts in the province.

The Governor said that he is always ready to give full support in this regard.

The Australian government has decided to provide necessary funds to Sri Lanka for the development and also to make huge development in the Northern Province.

Secretary to the Governor L.Ilaangovan was also present in this meeting.