His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu participated in a tree planting ceremony today, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Upon arrival at Vihara Mahadevi Park in Colombo, the President was warmly received by His Excellency Anura Kumara Disanayaka, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The two Presidents then planted ‘Horsfieldia iryaghedhi’ trees, a critically endangered species endemic to Sri Lanka.
The tree planting symbolises the close bilateral relations and the continued growth of the enduring friendship between the two countries. It also reflects the shared commitment to environmental sustainability and the well-being of future generations.
The event was held as part of the official programme of President Dr Muizzu's ongoing State Visit, which includes a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and advancing cooperation on mutually beneficial issues.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations on 26 July 1965, the Maldives and Sri Lanka have maintained strong and friendly relations, built on mutual respect and longstanding people-to-people connections.
