Sri Lanka and Ecuador establish diplomatic relations

Sri Lanka and Ecuador established formal diplomatic relations on 09th May, 2011 in New York. Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations signed the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka, while his counterpart, Mr. Francisco Carrion Mena signed for the Ecuadorian side.
The two Permanent Representatives expressed their expectation that this agreement will significantly contribute to the consolidation of bilateral relations, particularly the promotion of commerce, trade, cultural relations and friendship between the two countries. Both sides agreed to work closely in international  particularly on political issues. The importance of sharing each others’ expertise in the fields of tourism, agriculture and energy was also discussed.