Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar held discussions with Cuban Ambassador to Sri Lanka Patricia Lazara Pego Guerra on strengthening bilateral relations, expanding co-operation in education and healthcare and addressing economic challenges.

The meeting held in Jaffna, was attended by National People's Power (NPP) Jaffna District MP Karunanathan Ilankumaran, Jaffna Municipal Council member Sundaramoorthy Kabilan and other representatives.

Discussions focused on Cuba's experience in maintaining free education despite economic difficulties, its achievements in healthcare and opportunities for Sri Lankan students to pursue higher education in Cuba.

The participants also exchanged v...