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Ambassador of Sri Lanka Presents Letters of Credence to the President of Lebanon

08 May, 2026

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The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Lebanese Republic, Anura Withanage, presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Lebanese Republic, Joseph Aoun, on 06 May 2026.

Upon arrival at the Presidential Palace, Ambassador Withanage was accompanied by officials and received with ceremonial honours, including a Guard of Honour and the playing of the national anthems of Sri Lanka and Lebanon.

During the meeting, Ambassador Withanage conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Disanayake. He also reiterated Sri Lanka’s strong commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing the longstanding friendship between the two countries.

The discussions were cordial and constructive, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, and people-to-people engagement. President Aoun warmly welcomed the Ambassador and expressed his openness to continued dialogue, inviting further discussions at any time on matters of mutual interest, including the expansion of economic and trade relations.

Ambassador Withanage expressed his appreciation for the President’s goodwill and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the strong and friendly ties between Sri Lanka and Lebanon.

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