President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will embark on an official state visit to Vietnam from May 4 to 6, at the invitation of Vietnamese President Luong Cuong. The visit marks an important milestone in the longstanding relationship between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, as the two nations commemorate 55 years of diplomatic ties in 2025.
During his visit, President Dissanayake is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with President Luong Cuong and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. He will also meet with other senior Vietnamese leaders, including the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
A highlight of the visit will be President Dissanayake’s role as the Chief Guest at the United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City, where he will deliver the keynote address. This participation underscores Sri Lanka’s spiritual and cultural contributions to the international Buddhist community.
The two countries are expected to sign a series of Memoranda of Understanding and bilateral agreements aimed at deepening cooperation across various sectors. The visit will also include engagements with the Vietnamese business community, reflecting efforts to boost economic collaboration between the two nations.
President Dissanayake will be accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath, along with senior government officials, highlighting the significance of the state visit in strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties between Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
