Maldives, Sri Lanka mark 60 years diplomatic ties
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A ceremonial welcome was held at the airport, featuring a guard of honor and a cultural performance by Maldivian students to mark the 60 years diplomatic ties between Maldives and Sri Lanka.
The visit of the Sri Lankan President Dissanayake comes at the invitation of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and is expected to serve as a platform for deepening regional cooperation. Senior officials from both governments attended the reception, underscoring the diplomatic weight of the occasion and reaffirming the longstanding ties between the two South Asian neighbors.
Over the course of his stay, President Dissanayake is scheduled to engage in high-level talks aimed at expanding collaboration in a range of sectors, including trade, tourism, maritime security, and environmental sustainability. The leaders are also expected to explore new opportunities for economic integration and people-to-people exchange.
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