Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Third Round of Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and the Philippines was successfully concluded in Colombo on September 12.

Delivering the opening remarks, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry Secretary Aruni Ranaraja highlighted the need to expand and strengthen the warm and friendly relations that exist between the two countries. She expressed the hope that the Philippines would consider re-opening the resident Mission of the Philippines in Colombo particularly in view of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations that takes place in 2026. She further said that Sri Lanka looks forward to working closely with the Philippines as they undertake the forthcoming chairmanship of ASEAN....