Balapatabendi take over diplomatic assignment in May

April 20 (Asian Tribune) The Sri Lankan High Commissioner designate to Australia Mr S.K.Balapatabendi is expected to arrive in Canberra in mid May to assume duties as the new Sri Lankan envoy Down Under. Australian Government gave its agreement to Mr Balapatabendi’s appointment more than two months ago, long before the Sri Lankan Parliamentary Select Committee on High Appointments gave its approval.