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Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath (left) meets Saudi Arabian Foreign Affairs Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud
Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, in Riyadh during his visit to attend the 26th UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly.
In a post on X, Herath said the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral political and economic cooperation between the two countries. He briefed the Saudi side on Sri Lanka’s investment-friendly climate and invited Saudi investors to explore opportunities emerging across key sectors of the Sri Lankan economy.
Herath also announced that the first-ever Sri Lanka–Saudi Arabia Business Council will be established between the Federations of Chambers of both countries during his visit. The new body is expected to enhance private sector engagement and serve as a platform to promote trade and investment.
The Foreign Minister commended Saudi Arabia’s leadership in seeking a lasting solution to the Palestine issue and reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s longstanding support for the Palestinian cause.
During the meeting, Prince Faisal officially presented commemorative stamps issued by Saudi Post to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia.
