President of Sri Lanka begins state visit to Vietnam
(VOVWORLD) - President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayaka arrived in Hanoi on Sunday morning, beginning a state visit to Vietnam and participation in the 20th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations (Vesak 2025) from May 4 to 6 at the invitation of Vietnamese President Luong Cuong.
 President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayaka begins a State visit to Vietnam (Photo: VNA) |
The trip is the first to Vietnam by a Sri Lankan head of state in 16 years, since 2009. It is also the first visit to Vietnam by President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka since he took office in September 2024.
The trip which coincides with the celebration of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Sri Lanka is an opportunity for both sides to reflect on the partnership and establish new directions for the relations in the new situation, benefiting both countries and contributing to peace, cooperation, development, and prosperity in the region and the world.