During the meeting, the two ministers discussed ways to further strengthen Nepal–Sri Lanka bilateral relations and expand cooperation across areas of mutual interest.

Minister Khanal expressed solidarity with communities affected by Nepal’s recent devastating climate-induced disasters. He also thanked the Government and people of Sri Lanka for providing economic and humanitarian assistance to Nepal in the wake of the disasters.

The two ministers exchanged views on various aspects of the friendly and cooperative relationship between Nepal and Sri Lanka. They emphasised the need to convene meetings of existing bilateral mechanisms to enhance institutional cooperation.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding and strengthening bilateral collaboration in trade, tourism, education, culture, connectivity and people-to-people relations, among other areas of mutual interest.