December 22: Nepal and Sri Lanka discussed issues relating to trade, investment, mutual concerns and bilateral interests during the Nepal-Sri Lanka ministerial-level meeting on Thursday.    
During the Nepal-Sri Lanka Joint Commission meeting held in Kathmandu on Thursday, the two sides discussed topics related to trade, investment promotion, expansion of air connectivity between the two countries, cooperation in culture, tourism and education sector, strengthening of SAARC and BIMSTEC and cooperation in the regional and multi-sectoral forums, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.    
Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash Saud led the Nepali delegation and Sri Lankan Minister for Foreign Affairs M U M Ali Sabry headed the delegation from Sri Lanka during the meeting.    
On the occasion both sides expressed satisfactions over the launch of the Kathmandu-Colombo air service. The two sides also discussed about the plan to connect Colombo and Lumbini by air.    
The ministers exchanged views on consequences of climate change faced by both countries. They insisted on the need to mobilize Climate Justice Fund and the Climate Impact Fund, and the promotion of regional and international cooperation, the ministry stated. -- RSS