Sri Lanka and Slovenia ready to strengthen trade and economic relations

Sri Lanka and Slovenia ready to strengthen trade and economic relations

Strengthen trade and economic relations with Slovenia

Sri Lanka and Slovenia have agreed to further strengthen the bilateral trade and economic ties between the two countries at the conclusion of an official visit under taken by Sri Lanka's Minister of External Affairs, Prof. G.L. Peiris to Ljubljana on Monday. 

According to a statement released by the External Affairs Ministry, the Ministers resolved to conclude agreements relating to investment promotion, avoidance of double taxation and air services. 

Minister Peiris also invited business leaders from Slovenia to attend the Commonwealth Business Forum, on the fringes of the Commonwealth  Heads of Government Meeting, which will be hosted in Sri Lanka in November.

During the visit, the Minister met with the Mayor of Bled and made a proposal regarding a twinning agreement between the cities of Bled and Kandy.