The High Commissioner of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Tajikistan, Fred Senevirathne, presented the Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, Emomali Rahmon, at the Palace of the Nation on 15 April 2026.
The ceremony brought together nine newly appointed ambassadors, including those from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, who are based in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, as well as non-resident ambassadors from Egypt, Italy, Belgium, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Mali, and Equatorial Guinea, who formally assumed their diplomatic functions.
In his address, President Emomali Rahmon congratulated the ambassadors on the commencement of their diplomatic missions in the Republic of Tajikistan, wished them success, and conveyed warm greetings and messages to the leaders of their respective countries.
He highlighted that during the period of independence from 1991, Tajikistan, pursuing a balanced, peaceful, and constructive foreign policy based on the 'open door' principle, has managed to secure a worthy place on the international stage.
Furthermore, President Emomali Rahmon recalled his visit to Sri Lanka in 2016 and the inbound state visit of the former President of Sri Lanka in 2019. He also spoke at the ceremony about the development and strengthening of friendly ties and mutually beneficial cooperation between Tajikistan and Sri Lanka, particularly in the areas of hydropower energy, the apparel industry, gems and jewellery, agriculture, healthcare, and the pharmaceutical industry.
The Ambassador Fred Senevirathne conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes of the President and the people of Sri Lanka to the President and the people of Tajikistan and reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding and friendly relations with Tajikistan.
The presentation of Letters of Credence underscores a renewed commitment to advancing diplomatic engagement and reinforcing cooperation between Sri Lanka and Tajikistan across bilateral and multilateral platforms.
Sri Lanka High Commission
Islamabad
23 April 2026
