Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath engages in key discussions with BIMSTEC Secretary General

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Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath (right) with BIMSTEC Secretary General Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met with BIMSTEC Secretary General Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey, at the Parliament Complex to discuss advancing cooperation in science, technology, and innovation. The discussions focused on health, and human resource development, which are also sub-sectors led by Sri Lanka within the BIMSTEC framework.

Ambassador Pandey also briefed Minister Herath on the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit, scheduled for 2 to 4 April in Bangkok, Thailand, and expressed anticipation of Sri Lanka’s active participation and support.

Additionally, both parties reviewed the progress of the BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility, which is to be established in Colombo. Ambassador Pandey emphasised the importance of strengthening collaboration in these sectors to drive sustainable economic growth among BIMSTEC member States.

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