The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Bangladesh, Dharmapala Weerakkody, paid a courtesy call on the State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shama Obaed Islam, MP, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. During the meeting, the State Minister and the High Commissioner reviewed various aspects of the ongoing bilateral cooperation and issues of mutual interests. Both sides emphasized the need to strengthen and expand bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, health, education, tourism, connectivity, culture, and sports to unlock the significant untapped potential between the two countries. The State Minister highlighted Bangladesh’s export strengths in sectors such as jute, pharmaceuticals, leather goods and information technology.
The State Minister emphasized that the Government of Bangladesh places high priority on fostering constructive relations with neighbouring countries. She reaffirmed Government of Bangladesh’s commitment to revitalizing SAARC for the benefit of the peoples of the region.