Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Egypt has revived bilateral relations with Sri Lanka with renewed interest on enhancing trade relations.

Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena received Egypt's Ambassador Hussein El Saharty for a cordial discussion on matters of mutual interest to both countries. Ambassador El Saharty congratulated Gunawardena on assuming his position and handed over the original greeting letter addressed to him by Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry.

He also praised the positions and efforts exerted by the new Sri Lankan leadership and government, especially in controlling the spread of COVID-19 and in asserting Sri Lanka's national independence and sovereignty.

The discussion focused on reviving and enhancing the hi...