The trip is the first to Vietnam by a Sri Lankan head of state in 16 years, since 2009, and it is also the first visit to the Southeast Asian nation by President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka since he took office in September 2024.

The meeting highlighted Sri Lanka's keen interest in attracting Vietnamese investment, particularly in transport infrastructure development.

A delegation of the Sri Lankan Parliament led by its Speaker Karu Jayasuriya will pay an official visit to Vietnam from April 23-27.

Vietnam and Sri Lanka have friendly political relations. Economic and trade ties between the two countries have been constantly tightened and developed.