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Jul. 17, 2026, 04:49 PM
Vietnam and Sri Lanka agreed to elevate political trust and comprehensively develop the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation as well as expand high-level and all-level exchanges and contacts, regularly implement bilateral cooperation mechanisms across various fields.
Tags: Sri Lanka
Both sides agreed that the decision to elevate relations to a Comprehensive Partnership reflected not only the maturity of bilateral ties but also the untapped potential for broader cooperation in the years ahead.
Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath affirmed that Sri Lanka attaches great importance to its longstanding relationship with Vietnam, which was built on historical foundations, cultural similarities, mutual trust, and shared values.
VTV.vn - The Vietnamese community in Sri Lanka has contributed to spreading the image of a peaceful, friendly Viet Nam with rich culture and a strong aspiration for development among the Sri Lankan people and international friends.
VTV.vn - Following reports of heavy rains and widespread flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, which have resulted in heavy loss of life and property, Vietnamese leaders on December 4 sent messages of sympathy to their Sri Lankan counterparts.
VTV.vn - State President Luong Cuong sent greetings to President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake on July 21 on the occasion of the 55th founding anniversary of the diplomatic ties between the two countries (July 21, 1970 – 2025).
The Vietnamese Party and State want to further deepen bilateral ties with Sri Lanka on the back of close friendship, high political trust, and shared values and interests, said Politburo member and Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation.
VTV.vn - A delegation of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV), led by Nguyen Trong Nghia, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for Communication, Education and Mass Mobilisation, paid a working visit to Sri Lanka on June 2.
VTV.vn - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka in Ha Noi on May 5 during the latter's ongoing state visit to Viet Nam and participation in the UN Day of Vesak Celebrations 2025.
VTV.vn - Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Duc Hai engaged in numerous activities Colombo capital and Kandy city during his two-day visit to Sri Lanka on March 21-22.
VTV.vn - The Sri Lanka-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group has officially been launched by the 10th Parliarment of Sri Lanka.
Vietnam made a striking impression at the 2024 Cultural Festival in Colombo on December 7, wowing both locals and foreign visitors with a vibrant display of Vietnamese handicrafts and the globally beloved Pho.
VTV.vn - The Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka is monitoring the complex developments in the country and has asked local agencies to ensure security and safety for Vietnamese citizens there.
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