Andrew Patrick presented his credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe on August 23, 2023, becoming the new High Commissioner for Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Sri Lanka.
“The last 75 years of our relationship has shown how much our countries can achieve together, and the significant contribution of the Sri Lankan community in the UK,” High Commissioner Patrick said in a statement.
“I look forward to building upon those 75 years through strengthening cooperation to ensure a peaceful and prosperous future for both our countries.”
From 2013 to 2018, Andrew Patrick served as British Ambassador to Myanmar. Previous appointments have included Afghanistan and South Africa.
The High Commissioner is accompanied by his wife, Khin Sandar Win, who comes from Myanmar and is a businesswoman, the British High Commission said.