August 22, Colombo (LNW): President Ranil Wickremesinghe formally received the credentials of two newly appointed High Commissioners and three Ambassadors at a ceremony held at the President’s House in Colombo on 21 August, the President’s Media Division (PMD) announced.
Among those presenting their credentials were High Commissioners representing Zambia and Bangladesh, as well as Ambassadors from Lithuania, Vietnam, and Myanmar.
The event highlights the continued strengthening of diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and these nations.
The list of newly designated envoys includes:
- Ms. Diana Mickeviciene – Ambassador of Lithuania (based in New Delhi)
- Ms. Trinh Thi Tam – Ambassador of Vietnam (based in Colombo)
- Ms. Marlar Than Htaik – Ambassador of Myanmar (based in Colombo)
- Mr. Percy Patson Chanda – High Commissioner of Zambia (based in New Delhi)
- Mr. Andalib Elias – High Commissioner of Bangladesh (based in Colombo)
Following the formal presentations, President Wickremesinghe engaged in warm and constructive discussions with the diplomats, touching on areas of mutual cooperation and shared interests.
The ceremony, held with due protocol, was attended by prominent officials including Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry and Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake.
