Title: Sri Lankan President Further Strengthens Buddhist Ties and Bolsters Diplomatic Relations during Vietnam Visit
Sri Lankan President pays a visit to Bái Đính Pagoda
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Integrating Insights: (15%)Sri Lanka's President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, seized the opportunity during his visit to Vietnam in 2025 to deepen Buddhist exchanges and foster closer ties with the Southeast Asian nation. The visit was particularly significant, as it coincided with Vesak 2025, themed "Unity and Inclusivity for Human Dignity: Buddhist Insights for World Peace and Sustainable Development," a vast gathering of over 2,700 participants, including about 1,250 international delegates from 85 countries.
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- Rewritten: The visit's highlight: President Dissanayake's participation in the historic Vesak 2025, held in Ho Chi Minh City from May 4 to 6.
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- From*: He noted Bái Đính Pagoda's cultural and spiritual significance, along with its location in the Tràng An Landscape Complex - a UNESCO-recognised world cultural and natural heritage site.
- To*: Acknowledging Baí Đinh Pagoda's cultural and spiritual importance, situated at the heart of the Tràng An Landscape Complex—a UNESCO-listed World Cultural and Natural Heritage site—President Dissanayake underscored its significance.
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Ninh Binh - Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's hosts a visit to Baí Đinh Pagoda
During his on-going visit to Vietnam, Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake took a detour to Ninh Binh Province, making a pitstop at the iconic Baí Đinh Pagoda. The visit, which occurred on a Sunday, was met with great excitement as it signaled the continuation of the longstanding bond between Vietnamese and Sri Lankan Buddhists.
Upon arrival at the pagoda, the Sri Lankan President attended an inauguration and incense-offering ceremony at the Bodhi Tree Garden. Dissanayake also planted a commemorative tree and paid his respects at the Hall of the Buddhas of the Three Times.
Most Venerable Thích Thanh Nhiễu, Standing Vice President of the Việt Nam Buddhist Sangha's Executive Council and head of Baí Đinh Pagoda, greeted the Sri Lankan President, highlighting the deep-rooted ties between the Buddhist communities of our website and Sri Lanka. Thrilled to host the President during the 20th UN Day of Vesak Celebrations, which would take place in HCM City from May 4 to 6, he expressed his hopes for the friendship between the two countries to grow further, providing immense benefits to their people.
Recalling the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Sri Lanka, 2025 offers a valuable opportunity to deepen their Buddhist exchanges, said Most Venerable Thích Thanh Nhiễu. The Sri Lanka President's visit symbolized this very spirit, fostering closer ties and encouraging cultural exchanges in the time to come.
Expressing gratitude for the warm invitation, President Dissanayaka emphasized the unyielding bond shared between Vietnam and Sri Lanka, rooted in centuries-old cultural ties. Acknowledging Baí Đinh Pagoda's cultural and spiritual importance, situated at the heart of the Tràng An Landscape Complex—a UNESCO-listed World Cultural and Natural Heritage site—President Dissanayake underscored its significance.
The Sri Lankan leader's presence served as a reminder of the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two nations, both on spiritual and diplomatic fronts. During his visit to Vietnam, he engaged in official state activities in Hanoi, laying wreaths at symbolic national sites and meeting with top Vietnamese leaders, emphasizing the broad scope of their relations and strengthening the historical alliance.
President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayaka rings a bell at Bái Đính Pagoda. VNA/VNS Photo
Ultimately, Anura Kumara Dissanayake's visit to Vietnam marked an important step in deepening Buddhist ties and strengthening broader diplomatic relations, underlining the shared spiritual, cultural, and historical foundation forever linking Vietnam and Sri Lanka.
In the spirit of strengthening historical alliances and promoting unity, Sri Lanka's President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, ventured into Ninh Binh Province, visiting the revered Baí Đinh Pagoda. This visit marked a significant moment in furthering the bond between Vietnamese and Sri Lankan Buddhists, as it manifested the harmonious blend of spiritual and sustainable development during the 20th UN Day of Vesak Celebrations.
Fostering a sense of camaraderie, the Sri Lankan President participated in an inauguration and incense-offering ceremony at the Bodhi Tree Garden, symbolizing the continued exchange and appreciation of ancestral beliefs and values between the two nations. This visit marked the enduring bond share by both countries, rooted in centuries-old cultural ties.
