Sri Lanka & Myanmar Strengthen Bilateral Economic & Trade Ties 📈

• Diplomatic Engagement: Ambassador Prabashini Ponnamperuma held high-level discussions in Nay Pyi Taw with Myanmar’s Union Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Investment to bolster bilateral cooperation. • Strategic Sectors: Discussions prioritized growth in trade, investment, agriculture, and services. The meetings aimed at diversifying economic activities and enhancing sectoral collaboration to support national growth. • Investment & Cooperation: Talks with the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations focused on streamlining foreign economic relations and identifying new opportunities for joint ventures. • Bilateral Support: Beyond economic ties, Sri Lanka expressed gratitude for Myanmar’s assistance in the rescue and repatriation of Sri Lankan nationals from illegal scam centers, reinforcing diplomatic and security cooperation. • Context: These meetings underscore Sri Lanka's efforts to expand its economic footprint within the ASEAN region through services and trade diversification. 🇱🇰