🇱🇧 Sri Lanka–Lebanon Strengthen Diplomatic & Economic Ties

Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Lebanon, Anura Withanage, held high-level meetings with Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to enhance bilateral relations, trade, and worker welfare. • Key Discussion Areas: Focus centered on the welfare of Sri Lankan workers in Lebanon, cooperation regarding UNIFIL, and boosting bilateral trade. • Export Opportunities: Discussions highlighted expanding Sri Lanka’s exports to Lebanon, specifically targeting Ceylon tea, spices, apparel & textiles, and other value-added products. • Diplomatic Engagements: Prime Minister Salam expressed interest in visiting Sri Lanka once the regional situation stabilizes, following an official invitation. Both Lebanese leaders were presented with traditional gifts, including premium Ceylon tea, symbolizing the strong cultural and economic heritage between the two nations.