Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka arrived in the Maldives today on a state visit at the invitation of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu.
President Disanayaka and his delegation were received by President Dr Muizzu upon arrival at Velana International Airport. An official welcome ceremony in his honour is scheduled to be held later today.
During the visit, President Disanayaka is scheduled to hold official talks with President Dr Muizzu, focusing on further strengthening bilateral relations between the two neighbouring nations. The two leaders are also scheduled to deliver joint press statements outlining the outcomes of their discussions.
This is President Disanayaka’s first state visit to the Maldives since assuming office in September 2024. The Maldives and Sri Lanka established diplomatic relations on 26 July 1965, and this year marks the 60th anniversary of those ties.