Sri Lanka, Andhra Pradesh Discuss Strengthening Ties

Sri Lanka and the state of Andhra Pradesh on Friday discussed ways to further strengthen their longstanding ties, with a focus on tourism, trade, investment and pilgrimage tourism. 

Sri Lanka’s deputy high commissioner, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, called on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in Vijayawada on Friday and held discussions on expanding cooperation between Sri Lanka and the state.

During the meeting, the deputy high



commissioner highlighted the potential for increasing trade and investment links, particularly by encouraging greater interaction between the business communities of Sri Lanka and Andhra Pradesh. 

The discussions also explored new avenues for economic cooperation and closer engagement in the tourism sector. Pilgrimage tourism was another key area discussed, with both sides looking at opportunities to promote greater movement of visitors and deepen people-to-people contacts.