November 09, Colombo (LNW): Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath held discussions with senior executives of the Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, one of the Middle East’s most prominent healthcare networks, during his official visit to Saudi Arabia this week.
The talks centred on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of healthcare, with particular focus on investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s growing medical sector.
Both parties explored prospects for collaboration in medical tourism, healthcare infrastructure development, and technology transfer.
Minister Herath also toured one of the group’s flagship hospitals, which features cutting-edge medical technology and artificial intelligence-based healthcare systems.
He commended the institution’s commitment to innovation and efficiency, noting that several Sri Lankan professionals have played a vital role in developing the technology used by the group through its Colombo-based development centre.
