Minister Vijitha Herath Speaks to Nepalese Foreign Minister by Phone

30-Aug-2026

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Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath said he held a productive telephone conversation with Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal on the prevailing situation following the devastating floods in Nepal.

In a post on X, he said Sri Lanka was ready to work closely with relevant disaster management centres to ensure that appropriate assistance was provided.

“Sri Lanka will continue to extend its fullest support and solidarity to Nepal, our close friend and neighbour,” he said.