French Ambassador pays courtesy call on Foreign Minister Peiris

French Ambassador to Sri Lanka Eric Lavertu paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris at the Foreign Ministry recently.

During the meeting, both sides welcomed the multifaceted cooperation and friendship existing between the two countries and underscored the need to further strengthen bilateral relations.

The discussion was focused on bilateral political relations; inter-parliamentary cooperation; expansion of bilateral trade, investment and tourism; education; as well as issues of mutual interest in regional and multilateral fora.

The resumption of direct flights between Colombo and Paris would lead to greater connectivity and further consolidate business and tourism ties was welcomed.