Sri Lanka and Palestine Reaffirm Commitment to Deepen Economic Cooperation and Trade Relations

The Representative of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the State of Palestine, Farook Mohamed Fawzer, paid a courtesy call on Minister of National Economy of the State of Palestine Muhammad Al-Amur, at the Ministry headquarters in Ramallah. During the meeting, the two sides held cordial and substantive discussions on further strengthening economic relations between Sri Lanka and Palestine, with particular attention to expanding bilateral trade, promoting investment opportunities and enhancing business-to-business engagement. Minister Al-Amur recalled the longstanding bonds of friendship, solidarity and cooperation between Sri Lanka and Palestine, built over more than five decades of diplomatic relations. A significant focus of the discussions was Sri Lanka Expo 2027, scheduled to be held from 14 to 17 January 2027 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. Representative Fawzer briefed the Minister on opportunities presented by the Expo for Palestinian businesses to explore new markets, establish commercial partnerships and strengthen trade and investment links with Sri Lankan counterparts. Representative Fawzer also highlight...