2011 Trade Volume between Cambodia and Sri Lanka Reached Nearly US$3 M

Trade volume between Cambodia and Sri Lanka in 2011 reached US$2.989 M, down from US$4.125 M in 2010, Secretary of State Long Visalo indicated yesterday upon the meeting with newly appointed Ambassador of Sri Lanka Suwanda Hennadige Shantha Kottegoda after the Ambassador’s credential presentation in order to discuss ways to further enhance both nations’ relations in the future. It is known that both countries’ bilateral trade volume is still low. For this reason, the meeting was also aimed at boosting trading activities, tourism and other sectors in order that higher trade volume could be achieved. For his part, Ambassador further pledged to provide more scholarships to Cambodian student or civil servant and Buddhist monk. (Kampuchea Thmey)