Moragoda meets with Chief Minister Conrad Sangma of Meghalaya State

High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Milinda Moragoda who met with the Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad Kongal Sangma discussed a framework for cooperation between Sri Lanka and Meghalaya, a statement from the Sri Lankan mission said recently .

According to the statement, the meeting took place at the Chief Minister’s office in Shillong, in the northeastern state of Meghalaya. Moragoda was in Shillong as a guest of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Government of Meghalaya. The discussion focussed on establishing a mutually beneficial framework for collaboration between Sri Lanka and Meghalaya in the spheres of tourism and value-added agriculture.The meeting was part of High Commissioner Moragoda’s ongoing programme to establish contacts with leaders at the state level for Sri Lanka. At the meeting, The High Commissioner had invited Chief Minister Sangma to visit Sri Lanka at a mutually convenient time.  

Meghalaya state under the leadership of Chief Minister Sangma has made great strides in protecting the environment by developing eco-tourism, and sustaining indigenous cultural practices and livelihoods. In addition, he has prioritized policies that support the development of local communities, particularly women. One of his initiatives included the securing of GI (geographical indicator) status for Lakadong turmeric which has a curcumin content of 9%, making it one of the finest varieties of turmeric available in the global market.