President to deliver keynote address at Vietnam’s Vesak ceremony

President Anura Kumara  Dissanayake will participate in the United Nations Day of Vesak ceremony being held in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam as the chief guest during his visit to Vietnam, the Foreign Ministry said.

 

The President will deliver the keynote address at the event.

 

President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake a state visit to Vietnam from May 4 to May 6, 2025 at the invitation of the President of Vietnam Luong Cuong.

 

The two sides are also expected to conclude several Memoranda of Understanding and agreements during the state visit and engagement with the business community is envisaged.

 

President Disanayake will hold official discussions with the President and Prime Minister of Vietnam and also meet with senior dignitaries including the General Secretary of the Communist Party. 

 

The visit to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam is expected to further consolidate the strong ties between the two countries, as they mark 55 years of diplomatic relations this year.

 

The President will be accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath and senior Government officials.