Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- A special discussion was held yesterday afternoon (17) between Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Sri Lanka's Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

During the meeting, the Sri Lankan Minister conveyed congratulations on behalf of the Government and people of Sri Lanka to the newly appointed Prime Minister of Bangladesh. He also expressed appreciation for the assistance extended by Bangladesh to Sri Lanka during the recent Cyclone Ditwah situation.

Discussions further centered on enhancing cooperation in promoting tourist arrivals from Bangladesh, strengthening collaboration to develop the tourism sector, and expandin...