INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Sri Lanka has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Benin on visa exemptions for diplomatic, official and service
passport holders.As per the MoU, the visa exemptions allow for a 30-day stay without a prior visa for the aforementioned categories, the
Olushegun Adjadi Bakari.Bilateral discussions were held on Friday (19 Jan.) between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Vice President of the
Republic of Benin Mariam Chabi Talata, on the side lines of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala, Uganda.Diplomatic ties between
Sri Lanka and the Republic of Benin, established in 2012, took centre stage of the discussions, with a focus on advancing economic and trade
connections.Vice President Talata identified the Republic of Benin as a notable cotton exporter and highlighted investment opportunities for
that direction.Meanwhile, President Wickremesinghe also invited the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Benin, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, to
held discussions with Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed on Friday, during the NAM Summit.Commending President Wickremesinghe on Sri
The discussions encompassed topics such as renewable energy, agriculture and the garment industry, along with exploring potential areas for
Sri Lanka signs MoU with Benin on visa exemptionsSri Lanka has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Benin on visa
exemptions for diplomatic, official and service passport holders.As per the MoU, the visa exemptions allow for a 30-day stay without a prior
Ali Sabry, and his Beninese counterpart Olushegun Adjadi Bakari.Bilateral discussions were held on Friday (19 Jan.) between President Ranil
Wickremesinghe and Vice President of the Republic of Benin Mariam Chabi Talata, on the side lines of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit
in Kampala, Uganda.Diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Benin, established in 2012, took centre stage of the discussions,
with a focus on advancing economic and trade connections.Vice President Talata identified the Republic of Benin as a notable cotton exporter
Wickremesinghe to guide Sri Lankan investors in that direction.Meanwhile, President Wickremesinghe also invited the Foreign Minister of the
Republic of Benin, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, to visit Sri Lanka soon, exploring new economic possibilities and elevating bilateral
parallel development, President Wickremesinghe held discussions with Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed on Friday, during the NAM
leader on advancing economic relations between the two countries
The discussions encompassed topics such as renewable energy, agriculture and the garment industry, along with exploring potential areas for
