The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Denmark, Kapila Fonseka, presented his Credentials to the King of Denmark, Frederik X, at a ceremony held at Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen. Ambassador Fonseka will serve as Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Denmark with residence in Stockholm
During the presentation of Credentials, the Ambassador conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the President of Sri Lanka, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to further strengthening the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Sri Lanka and Denmark. Reciprocating his greetings the King of Denmark expressed confidence in the continued strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries.
During his visit, the Ambassador held meetings with senior officials of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other agencies. His programme included meetings with the Chief Executive Officer of Asia House, Dewi Dylander, Chief Consultant of the Confederation of Danish Industries Ole Linnet Juul, Director Market Development Jens Holst-Nielsen, and Vice President of MAERSK Camilla Jain Hoitse. Discussions focused on expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, tourism, and investment promotion between the two countries.
The Ambassador also visited the Sri Lankan Buddhist temple in Copenhagen and called on the Chief Incumbent Ven Marathugoda Uparathana thero. He also met with the members of the Sri Lankan community in Denmark and exchanged ideas on the challenges they face and possible solutions. He emphasized the importance of closer cooperation between the Sri Lankan community and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Stockholm.
The longstanding and cordial relations between Sri Lanka and Denmark have strengthened since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations in 1953. Sri Lanka looks forward to further expansion of relations with the Kingdom of Denmark in the coming years.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Stockholm
18 December 2025
