Srilanka, April 7 -- On the sidelines of the Sixth Round of Political Consultations, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry Secretary Aruni Ranaraja paid a courtesy call on Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Lalivan Karnchanachari during her official visit to Bangkok recently. Their discussions centered on strengthening cultural diplomacy, expanding bilateral cooperation, and further deepening the longstanding ties rooted in Theravada Buddhism.

A key highlight of the meeting was the shared commitment to preserving and promoting Buddhist heritage, particularly through the digitization and translation of the Tripitaka. Both Sri Lanka and Thailand have contributed significantly to this effort, reinforcing their...