The Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Ms. Trinh Thi Tam, met with the Hon. Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, yesterday (24) at the Parliamentary Complex. The Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera, was also present at this occasion.
During the meeting, the Hon. Speaker and the Ambassador exchanged views on key aspects of the longstanding bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, with a particular focus on the connections between the two nations through Buddhism and culture. Furthermore, discussions were held regarding the establishment of the Sri Lanka – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Association for the Tenth Parliament, with the aim of strengthening diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Furthermore, the Hon. Speaker expressed his appreciation for Vietnam’s highly productive agricultural sector and its contribution to economic development. In response, Her Excellency the Ambassador affirmed Vietnam’s willingness to share its technological expertise and experience in the agricultural sector with Sri Lanka. Discussions also covered the progress of the tourism industry, and Her Excellency the Ambassador highlighted that a series of activities had been planned to further strengthen bilateral relations in commemoration of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Her Excellency Ms. Trinh Thi Tam also met with the Hon. Deputy Speaker of Parliament, (Dr.) Rizvie Salih. During this meeting, Her Excellency the Ambassador emphasized the importance of fostering mutual understanding and expanding partnerships in areas of common interest. She also expressed her appreciation for the increased focus on foreign investments in the current budget. Additionally, the Hon. Deputy Speaker emphasized that the Tenth Parliament of Sri Lanka has the highest female representation in history, marking a significant milestone.
