Colombo (LNW): Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, currently leading a Parliamentary delegation to India, met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday at the Parliament House Complex in the national capital, India based ANI news agency reported.
Birla emphasised the strategic importance of Sri Lanka in the Indian context, highlighting the deep economic and cultural ties between the two nations.
He praised Sri Lanka as a crucial partner in India’s growth story and expressed optimism about the continued strengthening of bilateral relations.
Birla discussed areas of cooperation, including shared heritage in Buddhism and the potential for increased tourism.
He also underscored India’s advancements in technology and innovation. The Lok Sabha Speaker highlighted the role of parliaments in fostering economic and social development, urging the visiting delegation to contribute groundbreaking legislation.
Abeywardana acknowledged India’s assistance in various fields, emphasising ongoing infrastructural projects that aim to enhance Sri Lanka’s economic development.
He also commended India’s education system, expressing interest in collaborations benefiting Sri Lankan students.
