Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dharmapala Weerakkody met with Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the capital. Photo: MoFA

DHAKA, June 3, 2025 (BSS) - Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today called upon Sri Lanka to increase its import of pharmaceutical products from Bangladesh, highlighting the strength, global standards, and competitiveness of the country's pharmaceutical sector.

He made the remarks when Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dharmapala Weerakkody paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here.

During the meeting, both sides discussed a wide range of bilateral issues, with particular emphasis on enhancing cooperation in sectors such as trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, information and communication technology (ICT), education, and tourism.

The Sri Lankan envoy highlighted recent collaborative initiatives and shared updates on Sri Lankan investments and businesses operating in Bangladesh. 

He appreciated the continued interest of Bangladeshi tourists in Sri Lanka and expressed hope for further tourism and people-to-people exchanges.

The two sides welcomed the upcoming visit of a Bangladeshi trade delegation to Sri Lanka later this month, expressing optimism that the visit would create new avenues for business partnerships and deepen economic engagement.

High Commissioner Weerakkody also thanked the Adviser for his participation in the 24th Meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers held virtually on May 21, 2025.

They also underscored the importance of holding the next round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) at an early date to sustain the momentum in bilateral relations.