FM Khanal holds meeting with Sri Lankan counterpart

Summary

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met Sri Lanka’s Foreign Affairs Minister Wijitha Herath in New York on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly. The two sides discussed strengthening Nepal-Sri Lanka ties, including trade, tourism, education, culture and people-to-people links.

Key Points
  • Shisir Khanal held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan Foreign Affairs Minister Wijitha Herath in New York.
  • The ministers discussed ways to strengthen Nepal-Sri Lanka relations and cooperation.
  • Khanal thanked Sri Lanka for its sympathy and assistance to disaster-affected communities in Nepal.
  • Both sides pledged to activate existing bilateral mechanisms and expand cooperation in trade, tourism, education and culture.
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