Sri Lanka, July 29 -- At a state dinner held last evening at the Kurumba Hotel in honour of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu highlighted the significant economic potential of Maldives-Sri Lanka relations. The event, which marked 60 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations, underscored their shared commitment to promoting inclusive prosperity and sustainable development across the Indian Ocean region.

In his address, President Muizzu emphasised that the historical ties between the two island nations have evolved significantly, moving beyond traditional exchanges of goods like dried fish to encompass modern sectors such as tourism, digital technology, security cooperation and cultural excha...