May 02, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to embark on an official visit to Vietnam from May 04 to 06, 2025, at the invitation of Vietnamese President Luong Cuong.
The visit, which coincides with the 55th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between the two nations, is expected to deepen political, cultural, and economic cooperation.
During the visit, President Dissanayake will participate as the Guest of Honour at the United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations to be held in Ho Chi Minh City. His keynote address at the international gathering is anticipated to reflect Sri Lanka’s deep-rooted Buddhist heritage and its contemporary commitment to peacebuilding and regional harmony.
In addition to his participation in religious observances, the President’s schedule includes high-level bilateral talks with Vietnam’s head of state and government, as well as with senior members of the Vietnamese Communist Party.
Discussions are expected to cover a broad agenda, including economic collaboration, trade facilitation, and mutual support in regional forums.
The visit will also include the signing of a series of cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding spanning multiple sectors, including tourism, labour exchange, and vocational training.
Economic diplomacy will be a key component of the agenda, with both countries looking to encourage greater business-to-business linkages and investment flows. Engagements with the Vietnamese business community are planned to encourage partnerships aligned with Sri Lanka’s post-crisis recovery strategy.
Accompanying the President on this diplomatic mission will be Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, alongside senior officials from relevant ministries. The delegation is expected to play a pivotal role in finalising agreements and laying the groundwork for future bilateral initiatives.
