Sri Lanka, Singapore leaders discuss strengthening bilateral relations

President Maithripala Sirisena, who is on an official visit to Singapore to attend the Asia Pacific Forum of Environment Ministers and Heads of Environment Authorities, held a meeting with President of Singapore Halimah Yacob yesterday.

The Sri Lankan President was warmly welcomed by President Yacob at the Isthana Palace, and the two leaders engaged in a friendly conversation.

The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen and carry forward the bilateral relations between the two countries, and President Yacob expressed appreciation over the steps taken by Sri Lanka in terms of political, societal and economic development.

The Singaporean President also appreciated the strong leadership of President Sirisena to overcome drug trafficking in Sri Lanka.

President Halimah Yacob hosted a luncheon in honour of President Sirisena at the Isthana Palace.