Foreign Minister calls on Bangladesh PM; discusses FTA

Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris meeting with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina 

Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris yesterday called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Minister Prof. Peiris briefed the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Sri Lanka’s success in containing the COVID-19 pandemic and on a wide range of current issues. Particular attention was paid to progress towards a Preferential Trade Agreement – in respect of which negotiations at the official level have already commenced – and cooperation in the field of shipping. 

The Prime Minister described to Minister Prof. Peiris initiatives taken by her Government to embark on an extensive digitisation program, and to enhance the disposal income of farmers. Increased airline connectivity between Colombo and Dhaka and tourism sectors were also discussed. 

Minister Prof. Peiris in Dhaka is to assume the Vice Chair of IORA at the 21st Meeting of the Council of Ministers.