President Maithripala Sirisena and his delegation at the meeting with Georgia President Giorgi Margvelashvili and his delegation. Picture by President’s Media. President Maithripala Sirisena, on a three-day visit to Georgia, and the President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili met in Tbilisi to discuss bilateral relations on Wednesday. President Sirisena is in Georgia to participate in the Open Government Partnership Global Summit.
The President, giving attention to ways to strengthen economic ties, said they should take them to a new direction. He assured that officials will be given proper instructions regarding conducting further discussions regarding such matters. The main livelihood of Georgia, with 4.7.million people, is agriculture. The tourism industry too is also contributing to its economy on a large scale.
Both leaders discussed developing ties in the fields of agriculture and tourism.
Many Sri Lankan students receive education in Georgia and discussions were held on how to uplift their facilities.
The Georgian President assured President Sirisena that Georgia is willing to strengthen bonds between the two countries in every aspect.
President Sirisena and other members of the delegation joined a special luncheon hosted by the Georgian President his honour.
