Third Vietnam-Sri Lanka political consultation held in ColomboThe third Vietnam-Sri Lanka political consultation took place in Colombo on April 11, during which the two sides agreed to roll out measures to elevate the Vietnam-Sri Lanka partnership. Delegates at the eventDeputy Foreign Minister Dang Dinh Quy and his Sri Lankan counterpart Sumith Nakandala co-chaired the event. Vietnam and Sri Lanka agreed to continue working closely together and supporting each other at regional and international forums. Sri Lanka recognised Vietnam’s proposal to support Vietnam’s bid to become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in the 2020-2021 tenure. The two sides will coordinate to organise a visit of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister to Vietnam in the near future.