Colombo, Nov. 2 -- A delegation of ASEAN embassies in Sri Lanka, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar and Indonesia, recently visited Kandy city to expand trade, investment and tourism ties between the bloc and the South Asian country.

The trip came as Vietnam chairs the ASEAN Embassies Group in Colombo.

During the visit, the delegation met Governor of the Central Province Harsha Suranga Fernando and local authorities, agencies and business representatives in Kandy. It also toured a handicraft and local product exhibition to explore production potential, traditional industries and ways to spread local specialties.

The centrepiece was "An Evening with Diplomats" hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Central Pro...