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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath has actually consulted with Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey, Secretary General of BIMSTEC, at the Parliament Complex to talk about advancing cooperation in Science, Technology, and Innovation, Sri Lankas Foreign Ministry said.The discussions have concentrated on Health, and Human Resource Development, which are likewise sub-sectors led by Sri Lanka within the BIMSTEC framework.Furthermore, Ambassador Pandey likewise informed Minister Herath on the approaching BIMSTEC Summit, scheduled for 2nd to 4th April 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, and expressed anticipation of Sri Lankas active involvement and support, the statement added.Additionally, both celebrations examined the development of the BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility, which is to be developed in Colombo.Ambassador Pandey had actually also emphasized the value of strengthening cooperation in these sectors to drive sustainable economic development among BIMSTEC member states.