Sri Lankan Foreign Minister arrives in Nepal

The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, M. U. M. Ali Sabry, has arrived in Kathmandu today for a significant four-day diplomatic visit.

The primary objective of Minister Sabry’s visit is to participate in the inaugural meeting of the Nepal-Sri Lanka Joint Commission (JC), scheduled to take place in Kathmandu on December 21-22, 2023. The meeting aims to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance cooperation between the two nations.

Leading the Nepali delegation at the JC meeting will be Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Prakash Saud, accompanied by officials from various ministries of the Government of Nepal. Additionally, a separate meeting between the two foreign ministers is scheduled to address key issues of mutual interest.

As part of his diplomatic engagements, Minister Sabry is slated to make courtesy calls on President Ramchandra Paudel and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda.’ These interactions are expected to further foster friendly relations between Sri Lanka and Nepal.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Minister Sabry will conclude his visit and depart for Colombo on December 23, 2023.