During the discussion, Foreign Minister Gunawardena stated that the proposed investment promotion agreement between the countries to enhance investment and trade can be finalized shortly.

Foreign Minister Gunawardena also thanked the UAE State Minister Al Sayegh for extending protection and provision of welfare for the Sri Lankan workers employed in the UAE.

Both Ministers discussed furthering bilateral relations and mutual support in multilateral fora. The two Ministers agreed to expand the air services between the countries.

Minister Gunawardena informed the need of working in solidarity and mutual cooperation to overcome the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and to continue unabated with the development of the two countries in the foreseeable future.

In addition to the two Ministers, the virtual meeting was attended by Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage, Sri Lankan Ambassador to the UAE Malraj de Silva and Senior Officials of the UAE State Ministry.