Sri Lanka, July 2 -- A discussion was held today (2) at the Presidential Secretariat between Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President and Her Excellency Bonnie Horbach, the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka.Sri Lankan handicrafts

The talks focused on the possible return to Sri Lanka of ancient artefacts and manuscripts currently in the possession of the Netherlands.

Ambassador Bonnie Horbach expressed her gratitude for the cooperation extended by the Government of Sri Lanka in this endeavour. She also remarked that this initiative presents a significant opportunity to further strengthen the cultural ties between the two countries.

The government of the Netherlands has adopted a policy position that colonial-era...