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MOSCOW, 13 February (BelTA) – Ways of intensifying
the political dialogue, development of bilateral relations and strengthening
of mutually beneficial cooperation were discussed at the meeting between
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia Igor
Petrishenko and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sri Lanka to
Russia and Belarus on concurrent Udayanga Weeratunga in Moscow on 12
February, BelTA learnt from the press service of the Belarusian diplomatic
mission.
“The sides discussed a wide range of issues regarding bilateral relations: development of the legal framework, a possible visit of a Sri Lankan delegation to Minsk in the near future, trade and economic cooperation, tourism, education,” the embassy informed. The parties also confirmed their intention for further cooperation, including within international organizations. The Republic of Belarus and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka established diplomatic relations in November 2000. In 2012 the mutual trade between Belarus and Sri Lanka totaled $46.2 million (116% on 2011). Belarusian exports made up $35.16 million (81.2% on 2011). In 2011-2012 Belarus supplied only potash fertilizers. The main imports from Sri Lanka are tea, tires, clothes and textile. |
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Belarus, Sri Lanka to intensify political dialogue
