SriLanka, Oct. 12 -- In a bid to reduce the trade balance, which is in Sri Lanka's favour, the U.S. led a strategic mission recently by sending Montana Governor Greg Gianforte to explore the possibility of exporting food items and strengthening cooperation in critical minerals and defence cooperation.

According to a news item published by the Governor's office in Montana, a key food-producing state, he met with Sri Lankan government leaders representing trade, industry, and defence to strengthen Montana's longstanding partnership with Sri Lanka and expand opportunities in agriculture, critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, and security cooperation.

"Montana and Sri Lanka have built a strong relationship through our National Guard pa...