It was also stressed at the meeting the need of attracting more Buddhist tourists to the two countries where Theravada Buddhism exists.The discussion also focused on Sri Lanka’s efforts to become a hub of Indian Ocean.The two Prime Ministers exchanged views on how more avenues could be explored to develop bilateral ties in the economic, cultural and social fields.

The Thailand delegation comprises Associate Professor Naraporn Chan-o-cha, Spouse of Prime Minister, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai,Trade Minister Chutima Bunyapraphasara and Secretary to the Thai Prime Minister General Wilas Aroonsri. Prof. Maithri Wickramasinghe, Foreign Minister Thilak Marapana, Ministers Malik Samarawickrema, Ravindra Samaraweera, Deputy Minister Sujeewa Senasinghe and Secretary to the Prime Minister Saman Ekanayake were also present.