International Relations and Trade

Sri Lanka engages in bilateral discussions with neighboring countries like Pakistan and participates in regional forums such as ASEAN. The country strengthens diplomatic ties through official discussions.

Nothing says "let's fix our economies" like two countries having a chat on the *sidelines* of a forum—basically the international relations equivalent of making plans at a party you're both leaving early from. Pretty sure "strengthening bilateral ties" is diplomat speak for "we both showed up, so technically this happened."