Baku:President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, held a meeting with Vijitha Herath, the Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism. The meeting took place following an invitation to the Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), which Azerbaijan is currently chairing.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the Sri Lankan Minister congratulated President Aliyev on the successful organization of the summit and the effective leadership demonstrated by Azerbaijan. Herath expressed confidence that the summit would enhance cooperation among member countries.

President Aliyev expressed his appreciation for the support of Sri Lanka and other member states, noting that such backing reflected the trust and respect for Azerbaijan's chairmanship. The visit by the Sri Lankan Minister was seen as a valuable opportunity to explore ways to strengthen bilateral relations.

Herath also thanked Azerbaijan for its humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka during recent natural disasters. Both sides emphasized their strong collaboration within international organizations like the UN, the Non-Aligned Movement, and CICA.

The discussions also covered potential expansions in economic, trade, and tourism sectors, aligning with existing political relations. Additionally, the presence of Sri Lankan students in Azerbaijan was highlighted as a basis for further educational cooperation.