Foreign Ministers of Nepal and Sri Lanka Discuss Expanding Bilateral Ties
Summary
Nepal and Sri Lanka have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in trade, tourism, education, culture and people-to-people ties. The two foreign ministers met in New York on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly and also discussed Sri Lanka’s support for disaster-affected communities in Nepal.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Wijitha Herath in New York during the 81st UN General Assembly.
- The two sides discussed ways to deepen Nepal-Sri Lanka relations and expand cooperation in mutual areas of interest.
- Nepal thanked Sri Lanka for its sympathy, solidarity and humanitarian support for disaster-affected communities in Nepal.
- Both countries agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, tourism, education, culture and people-to-people relations.
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