On June 2, the delegation held meetings with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka G. Weerasinghe and Chairman of the Sri Lanka–Vietnam Solidarity Association S. Sudasinghe. They also co-chaired an international seminar titled “President Ho Chi Minh and the Traditional Friendship between Vietnam and Sri Lanka.”

At the meetings, both sides emphasised the importance of consolidating and enhancing their political, Party-to-Party, and people-to-people ties.

Nghia, who is also Politburo member and Party Central Committee Secretary, shared recent socio-economic developments in Vietnam and affirmed the CPV’s desire to boost relations with political parties and mass organisations in Sri Lanka.

He highly appreciated the Communist Party of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka - Vietnam Solidarity Association for their longstanding efforts in organising numerous solidarity activities in support of Vietnam, including translating and publishing various books and works by President Ho Chi Minh and other Vietnamese authors in Sri Lanka.

These meaningful contributions serve as important cultural and intellectual bridges between the two countries, and reflect the deep solidarity, affection for the Vietnamese people and nation, as well as profound respect for President Ho Chi Minh, he stressed.

Nghia proposed that the two Parties continue to strengthen cooperation through the exchange of information, publications, and theoretical discussions on the path toward socialism, as well as socio-economic development policies.

He also called for greater facilitation of collaboration among mass organisations to enhance mutual understanding and solidarity between the two Parties, governments, and peoples. He expressed his hope that the Sri Lanka - Vietnam Solidarity Association would continue to work closely with the Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka to organise meaningful activities marking the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (1970–2025).

Sri Lankan leaders, for their part, spoke highly of Vietnam’s development achievements under the leadership of the CPV, viewing them as a model for socialist-oriented development. They expressed a strong desire to promote substantive cooperation with the CPV, particularly in the areas of information exchange, experience sharing in Party development, leadership training, and mass mobilisation.

At the international seminar, scholars from both countries delivered in-depth presentations highlighting President Ho Chi Minh’s thoughts, values, and legacy. The seminar reaffirmed the enduring traditional friendship between Vietnam and Sri Lanka built on political trust, cultural affinity, and shared aspirations for sustainable development as an invaluable asset to be further cultivated.

Nghia also met with Sri Lankan Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senevi. The two sides agreed to promote delegation exchanges and cultural-artistic interactions; develop spiritual tourism; and cooperate in preserving religious and cultural heritage.

They also agreed to enhance education on historical traditions among younger generations through publications and youth exchanges, and encourage the promotion of notable cultural, literary, and cinematic works of each country in the other.

On the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh, the CPV delegation laid flowers at his statue and visited the Ho Chi Minh Space at the Colombo Public Library, an enduring symbol of the Sri Lankan people’s deep affection and respect for the Vietnamese leader.

Sri Lanka President Dissanayaka concludes State visit to Vietnam

VOV.VN - President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka of Sri Lanka left Ho Chi Minh City on May 6, concluding his three-day state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Luong Cuong.