His Excellency, Most Reverend Dr. Brian Udaigwe, the Vatican Ambassador to Sri Lanka, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (09).
During the meeting, Ambassador Udaigwe conveyed warm congratulations to President Dissanayake on his recent electoral victory and extended heartfelt greetings from His Holiness Pope Francis, the Head of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City State. He also expressed best wishes for Sri Lanka’s continued success and prosperity under the President’s leadership.
Dr. Udaigwe highlighted his optimism about Sri Lanka’s future, noting that positive developments were aligned with the aspirations of its people. He praised President Dissanayake’s dedication to the nation’s welfare and pledged the Vatican’s support in achieving the President’s vision for the country.
In addition, the Vatican Ambassador commended the President’s initiative to conduct transparent and credible investigations into the tragic Easter Sunday bombings. He assured the Vatican’s full cooperation in assisting the President’s efforts to deliver justice and healing for the victims and their families.
The meeting underscored the strong diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the Vatican, with both leaders emphasizing their commitment to mutual collaboration for the nation’s progress and the well-being of its people.
