Minister of Economy and Planning of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Alibrahim undertook an official visit to Sri Lanka from 26-27 November 2023.
During the visit, the Saudi Minister met with Foreign Minister Ali Sabry where both sides discussed the formulation of an Economic Roadmap between Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka that would encompass cooperation in a wide range of sectors including trade & investment, power & energy, tourism, cultural interaction, digital transformation and employment opportunities, particularly in the construction sector. The Saudi Minister announced that their National Carrier Saudi Arabian Airlines would recommence flights to Sri Lanka very soon, which will contribute to capturing a sizable market of affluent Saudi travelers to Sri Lanka. The Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe, Foreign Affairs State Minister Tharaka Balasuriya and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were also present.
The visit adds to a series of recent Ministerial engagements undertaken by both countries contributing to the enhancement of bilateral economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Colombo
29 November 2023
