Australia and Sri Lanka discuss ways to expand partnership

21 Sep, 2020

Australia and Sri Lanka had talks today on ways to expand the partnership between both countries.

Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne telephoned Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena today and congratulated him on his reappointment.

The two Foreign Ministers discussed ways and means for consolidating and expanding the multifaceted partnership, the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry tweeted.

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