INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Aiming at exploring the strategic role of Central Asia in Eurasia and beyond with particular emphasis on the emergence of new transport and
Lankan Foreign Ministry said in a statement.The forum will also delve into the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, with a special
focus on building synergies that can drive mutual growth and prosperity.The Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said that the forum is being held
following a recent decision to establish a resident diplomatic mission of Sri Lanka in Kazakhstan and the conclusion of Foreign Office
consultations with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan.The event will bring together policymakers, thought leaders, business persons and
Council member Erik Solheim, Deputy Head of Mission of the Kazakhstan Embassy in New Delhi Darkhan Seitenov, and many other experts.In
September 2023, during a high-level meeting between the Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart
Tokayev, it was agreed to reciprocally establish Embassies in Colombo and Astana
Sri Lanka is also a Member of Conference on Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) based in Astana.Both countries have acknowledged
that the resumption of direct charter flights by Air Astana to Sri Lanka has contributed to increasing tourist arrivals from Kazakhstan to
