A MoU was signed between the two countries in this regard in 2004.

During the meeting, the two ministers also discussed matters relating to housing and urban poverty alleviation, Press Trust of India reported.

Expressing her satisfaction over the increased number of Sri Lankan tourists visiting the Buddhist sites in India, Minister Selja suggested that the two countries consider cooperation in the field of Human Resource Development, Destination Management and promotion of tourism by further strengthening links between various stakeholders such as travel and tour operators and hoteliers.

Minister Rajapaksa is on a two-day tour in India.