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Vijitha Herath to represent Sri Lanka at CICA Summit in Baku
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath will lead the Sri Lankan delegation to the seventh Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia summit scheduled for October 2026 in Azerbaijan's capital.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has been designated to head Sri Lanka's representation at the 7th CICA Summit, scheduled to take place in Baku on 14-15 October 2026.
Herath is expected to deliver Sri Lanka's country statement during the summit proceedings, presenting the nation's perspectives on regional cooperation and confidence-building measures across Asia. The Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) serves as a multilateral platform for dialogue among Asian nations on security, economic cooperation, and cultural exchange.
The biennial summit brings together member states to discuss pressing regional issues and identify areas for collaborative action. Sri Lanka's participation underscores the island nation's commitment to regional engagement and its role in broader Asian diplomatic initiatives.
Further details regarding the composition of the Sri Lankan delegation and specific agenda items for the summit are expected to be announced in due course by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.