July 28, Colombo (LNW): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake departed for the Maldives this (28) morning, embarking on a significant official visit that underscores six decades of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and its close maritime neighbour.
The visit comes at the invitation of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and is expected to serve as a platform for deepening regional cooperation.
Over the course of his stay, President Dissanayake is scheduled to engage in high-level talks aimed at expanding collaboration in a range of sectors, including trade, tourism, maritime security, and environmental sustainability.
The leaders are also expected to explore new opportunities for economic integration and people-to-people exchange.
A series of bilateral agreements are anticipated to be formalised during the visit, with several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) set to be signed, reflecting the growing emphasis on shared regional priorities and development goals.
Accompanying the President is a high-ranking delegation, including Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and senior officials from various ministries.
The team is slated to remain in the Maldives until July 30, participating in diplomatic engagements and commemorative events tied to the 60th anniversary of Sri Lanka–Maldives relations.
