Nalinda Jayathissa met Tarique Rahman in Dhaka during his visit to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new government.
The Minister conveyed warm congratulations on behalf of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka following Rahman’s appointment as Prime Minister.
During the meeting, both sides discussed avenues to strengthen bilateral cooperation. In particular, they explored opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector, including potential collaboration in medicine supply, regulatory coordination and industry partnerships.
Tourism development also featured prominently in the discussions. The leaders examined ways to enhance travel connectivity and promote greater people-to-people engagement between the two countries.
Minister Jayathissa attended the official swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Rahman earlier in the day, reaffirming longstanding diplomatic ties and shared regional interests.
The engagement signals continued momentum in Sri Lanka–Bangladesh relations, with both nations expressing readiness to deepen economic and sectoral cooperation in the coming period.
Last modified: February 18, 2026
