Top leader lauds outgoing Sri Lankan Ambassador’s contributions to bilateral ties
Party General Secretary and President To Lam has commended outgoing Sri Lankan Ambassador to Vietnam Sajeewa Umanga Mendis for his pivotal role in developing the bilateral ties during his tenure of office.
Party General Secretary and President To Lam (R) and outgoing Sri Lankan Ambassador to Vietnam Sajeewa Umanga Mendis. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary and President To Lam has commended outgoing Sri Lankan Ambas𒉰sador to Vietnam Sajeewa Umanga𓆉 Mendis for his pivotal role in developing the bilateral ties during his tenure of office.
At a reception in Hanoi on August 23 for the diplomat, the top leader said Vietnam always values its traditional friendship with Sri Lanka that spans nearly 55 years of diplomatic relations.
Affirming that mutual trust forms a solid foundation to further improve the effectiveness of the bilateral ties, he expressed his desire to advance the relationship to better meet the interests and aspirations of the two countries’ people.
While acknowledging that trade ties have yet to reach their full potential, Party General Secretary and President To Lam called for concerted efforts to boost economic cooperation, particularly in agriculture which plays a crucial role in improving local livelihoods.
He suggested increasing people-to-people exchanges, as well as collaboration in culture, education, and Buddhism, areas rich with shared cultural and historical significance.
Highlighting the importance of Southeast Asia and South Asia, he said the two nations should continue sharing strategic development issues and mutual support at global and regional forums.
The leader hoped that, regardless of his future roles, the ambassador would cherish his memories of Vietnam and continue to work toward strengthening the bilateral relations.
Umanga Mendis, for his part, said the people of Sri Lanka always respect and admire President Ho Chi Minh who led the Vietnamese nation through the most challenging times.
He thanked the Vietnamese Government for its continuous support in helping Sri Lanka overcome economic difficulties and backing its stance at global and regional forums.
The Ambassador affirmed that, regardless of his future roles, he will further contribute to the lasting friendship and cooperation between the two nations./.
Vietnam's culture has been brought closer to the Sri Lankan people through various programmes held by monks at the Truc Lam Zen Monastery in Kandy city.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka G. Weerasinghe has expressed his belief that Vietnam will maintain its political stability and social order, make record socio-economic achievements, and promote its role and position in the region and the world.
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