The British High Commissioner in Colombo, Andrew Patrick, while expressing happiness over the growth of British universities participation in the Sri Lankan education sector, agreed on Thursday to look into the possibility of expanding English language teaching facilities in collaboration with the British Council.

The High Commissioner expressed his firm commitment to further enhance bilateral ties and development cooperation between the two countries.

High Commissioner Patrick made these remarks during a meeting with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at Temple Trees on September 7.

They exchanged views on bilateral ties and development cooperation between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom.