Hanoi, July 23 -- Chairman of the Sri Lanka-Vietnam Solidarity Association (SVSA) Sudasinghe Sugathapala has suggested that Vietnam and Sri Lanka prioritise economic cooperation beyond traditional trade in goods to elevate bilateral ties.

In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency's correspondents in South Asia on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Sri Lanka (July 21, 1970 - 2025), Sudasinghe stressed the importance of expanding people-to-people exchanges through education and tourism. He further stated that the launch of direct flights between the two countries would significantly bolster bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and tourism.

According to Sudasinghe, over the past 55 ye...