COLOMBO, Oct. 8 -- Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, accompanied by First Lady Susan Gianforte and a state delegation, will arrive in Sri Lanka on Friday (9) to promote agricultural trade and strengthen security cooperation between the United States and Sri Lanka, the UD Embassy said.

The visit will focus on expanding opportunities for Montana agricultural exports, particularly pulses, while advancing defence cooperation under the Montana National Guard's State Partnership Program with Sri Lanka.

Montana, in the northwestern United States, is a major producer of pulses, including chickpeas, lentils and dry peas. During the visit, the delegation is expected to meet Sri Lankan pulse importers and traders to explore new markets for Montana-...