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German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer arrived in Sri Lanka last night for a two-day visit as part of his ten-day tour in Asia. He is scheduled to meet President Chandrika Kumaratunga and Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe tomorrow.

Mr. Joschka will also meet Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar today. A meeting with the media is also scheduled for today.

The Foreign Minister's visit will focus on regional stability in South and East Asia, and cooperation between international organizations as well as gaining support for proposed reforms of the United Nations. Garnering support for Germany's bid for a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council is at the top of Mr. Fischer's agenda.

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