Minister of Foreign Affairs(FM) Vijitha Herath has arrived in Manila, Philippines, to attend the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum and the 50th anniversary commemoration of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.

FM stated the visit reaffirms Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthening engagement with the ASEAN Regional Forum and ASEAN member states.

He is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with foreign ministers from participating countries.