Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Lao PDR, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe presented her letter of credence to President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thongloun Sisoulith, at a formal ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Vientiane on 04 March 2025.
During the credential presentation, Ambassador Edirisinghe conveyed warm greetings from President Anura Kumara Disanayaka and reiterated the longstanding and friendly ties between Sri Lanka and Lao PDR. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, reflecting six decades of close cooperation in diplomacy, trade, and cultural exchanges.
President Thongloun Sisoulith expressed best wishes to the President, the Government and also to the people of Sri Lanka. He welcomed and congratulated Ambassador Edirisinghe on her new appointment and expressed confidence that her diplomatic expertise and experience would contribute significantly to strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Further, he recalled his visit to Sri Lanka and emphasized the importance of advancing relations through high-level exchanges, economic-commercial cooperation, investment opportunities, and other areas of mutual interest.
Ambassador Edirisinghe expressed her deep appreciation to President Thongloun Sisoulith and the Government of Lao PDR for the warm reception and hospitality extended to her. She reaffirmed her commitment to furthering the friendly ties between Sri Lanka and Lao PDR, to ensure tangible benefits for the peoples of both countries.
The credential ceremony also witnessed the presentation of credentials by twelve other newly appointed Ambassadors to Lao PDR.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka remains dedicated to fostering and strengthening bilateral relations, promoting economic and trade collaboration, and enhancing cultural and people-to-people ties between Sri Lanka and Lao PDR.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
11 March 2025
