Acting Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Arun Hemachandra on Monday underscored the importance of arranging a State-level visit between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, two friendly countries, in the near future.

High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka Andalib Elias paid a farewell call on the acting Foreign Minister and discussed the issues of mutual interest.

The meeting reflected the enduring bonds of friendship between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and the shared commitment of both countries to further strengthen and elevate their bilateral relations in the years ahead, said the Bangladesh High Commission in Colombo.

During the meeting, the acting Foreign Minister expressed his deep appreciation for the High Commissioner’s efforts in strengthening Bangladesh-Sri Lanka relations during his tenure.

He conveyed his satisfaction with the progress achieved in bilateral cooperation and noted that the time is opportune to elevate the relationship to a higher level.

The Bangladesh High Commissioner expressed his sincere gratitude to the Government of Sri Lanka for its continued friendship and support to Bangladesh, particularly in multilateral fora.

He reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to further deepening cooperation and expanding engagement with Sri Lanka across a wide range of sectors of mutual interest.

The High Commissioner also thanked the acting Foreign Minister for his personal support, guidance, and goodwill throughout his tenure in Sri Lanka.