Nepal–Sri Lanka relations

Nepal–Sri Lanka relations

Nepal	Sri Lanka

Nepal–Sri Lanka relations refers to foreign relations between Nepal and Sri Lanka.^[1][2] They are both members of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).

Nepal–Sri Lanka relations were officially established on 1 July 1957.^[3][4]

A December 2023 agreement between the countries involved an air connection between Colombo and Lumbini and exchange programs in culture, tourism, and education. Collaboration in BIMSTEC and SAARC was also discussed and a memorandum of understanding signed. For this trip, Ali Sabry went to Kathmandu.^[5]

References

1. "Sri Lanka-Nepal Relations". Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Kathmandu, Nepal. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
2. "Will work towards better, robust and active economic relations with Nepal: Sri Lankan Ambassador". Khabarhub. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
3. "Nepal-Sri Lanka Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nepal. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
4. "Nepal-Sri Lanka diplomatic relations enter 60th year". The Himalayan Times. 20 December 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
5. "Sri Lankan FM in Kathmandu: Nepal & Sri Lanka agree to enhance cooperation | WION Dispatch". Youtube. Retrieved 28 December 2023.