Indian Commerce Minister due in SL tomorrow

By Manjula Fernando

Indian Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow on a three-day official visit.

Diplomatic sources said this is a reciprocal visit, following International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrema’s visit to India in July this year. During her stay, a round of vital talks between her and Minister Samarawickrema will be held. She is also due to meet the economic and commerce leadership of the government, the sources added.

She will be accompanied by a delegation of business leaders who will meet a group of local CEOs in Colombo. The Indian Minister is expected to return to Delhi on September 28.