Foreign Minister Khanal meets Sri Lankan counterpart in New York
Summary
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met Sri Lankan Foreign Affairs Minister Wijitha Herath in New York on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen Nepal-Sri Lanka ties, including trade, tourism, education, culture and people-to-people relations.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan minister Wijitha Herath in New York during the 81st UN General Assembly session.
- The ministers discussed measures to bolster Nepal-Sri Lanka bilateral relations and cooperation.
- Khanal thanked Sri Lanka for its sympathy and support after recent disasters in Nepal, including economic and humanitarian assistance.
- Both sides pledged to expand cooperation in trade, tourism, education, culture and people-to-people ties.
