Press service of the Foreign Ministry told APA that Sri Lankan president welcomed the Azerbaijani delegation and noted with satisfaction high level political relations between the two countries. He added that there is huge potential to expand cooperation across various spheres, including economic cooperation, energy, tourism and investments and noted that the visit would give a boost to bilateral ties.
Minister Mammadyarov thanked for warm reception and conveyed the greetings of President of Azerbaijan to Sri Lankan President. Minister said he was sure that both bilateral and multilateral cooperation, particularly within the UN and Non-Aligned Movement, will continue to expand in the years ahead. Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov stressed the need to strengthen legal framework for bilateral cooperation and praised the success Sri Lanka has made since the end of war. He drew Sri Lankan President's attention to the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan and pointed out that Armenia has pursued ethnic cleansing policy in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka said Azerbaijan has achieved dynamic economic development in its region and in view of its rich experience in energy, enhancing cooperation between Azerbaijan and Sri Lanka in energy and tourism would be desirable.
Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov said that during the meeting with his Sri Lankan counterpart, they agreed to hold business forum bringing together businessmen from the two countries to explore opportunities for cooperation.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka asked Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to convey his best greetings to President Ilham Aliyev and extended an invitation to President Ilham Aliyev for an official visit to Sri Lanka.
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