A delegation led by Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith met Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on the 30th to discuss environmental issues affecting Muthurajawela, the Negombo Lagoon and several areas in the Gampaha District.
The discussion focused on environmental damage to the Muthurajawela wetlands, coastal degradation along the Pamunugama coastline and industrial-related issues in Liyanagemulla, Seeduwa.
Following the discussion, the Secretary to the President instructed relevant officials to take necessary measures to prevent further environmental damage in the affected areas.
It was also decided to establish committees comprising public representatives and community organisations to identify sustainable solutions to the issues.
The meeting was attended by Bishop J. D. Anthony, Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini, Rev. Fr. Nilantha Heshan, Members of Parliament Lasith Bhashana Gamage and Stephanie Fernando, senior government officials, representatives of the Ministry of Environment, Catholic clergy and other invitees. (Newswire)