The consultations covered opportunities to expand trade and investment, promote tourism and educational exchanges, and strengthen people-to-people relations.The two delegations also explored ways to improve maritime connectivity between the Port of Colombo and Romania’s Port of Constanța, with a view to strengthening economic ties between the two countries.Regional and global developments were also reviewed during the discussions.With Sri Lanka and Romania preparing to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2027, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to translating their longstanding friendship into practical benefits for their countries and peoples.The Sri Lankan delegation also included Sri Lankan Ambassador to Romania Samantha Pathirana, Director General of the Europe and North America Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Dilani Weerakoon, and Counsellor at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Bucharest Prarthana Kaushalya.

The consultations marked a further step towards strengthening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.