Foreign Minister Khanal meets Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath in New York

Summary

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath in New York on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly. The two sides discussed strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in trade, tourism, education, culture, connectivity and people-to-people relations.

Key Points
  • Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath in New York during the 81st UN General Assembly.
  • The ministers discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Nepal and Sri Lanka.
  • Nepal thanked Sri Lanka for its sympathy, solidarity, and assistance after Nepal’s recent climate-related disaster.
  • Both sides agreed to expand cooperation in trade, tourism, education, culture, connectivity, and people-to-people ties.
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