FM Vijitha Herath to Lead Sri Lanka Delegation at 7th CICA Summit in Azerbaijan 📈

• Summit Delegation & Agenda: Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath will represent Sri Lanka at the 7th CICA Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan (14–15 October 2026). He will present the national statement under the theme _"Stronger CICA: Connectivity, Digitalisation and Sustainable Growth in Asia"_. • Regional Alignment: The summit gathers leaders and ministers from 28 Asian member states across South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East to advance peace, regional stability, and economic cooperation. • Bilateral & Market Focus: Minister Herath will conduct targeted bilateral discussions with host nation Azerbaijan, the CICA Secretary-General, and high-growth Central Asian partners including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan—opening opportunities to expand Sri Lanka's trade and economic diversification.