Baku:Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Vijitha Herath, Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, to discuss the expansion of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Sri Lanka.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the ministers engaged in a comprehensive dialogue on the current state and future prospects of their countries' relationship. They emphasized the significance of enhancing political dialogue, maintaining regular inter-ministerial consultations, and encouraging reciprocal visits and contacts at various levels.

The discussion also explored opportunities to diversify cooperation, particularly in tourism, energy, education, and humanitarian exchanges, as well as fostering people-to-people contacts. The importance of expanding student exchanges, exploring scholarship opportunities, and boosting cooperation in the professional training of diplomats was also highlighted.

Additionally, the ministers exchanged views on the outcomes of the 7th CICA Summit and Azerbaijan's upcoming Chairmanship from 2024 to 2026. They stressed the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation, promoting dialogue and mutual understanding, and advancing confidence-building measures across Asia.

Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to further developing Azerbaijan-Sri Lanka relations and enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.