Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Kazakhstan H.E. Prof. M.D. Lamawansa presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan H.E. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a restricted ceremony held at Acorda Presidential Palace in Nur Sultan on June 11, 2021.

Addressing the audience the President congratulated Ambassadors on the assumption of their noble duties in Kazakhstan, outlined position of Kazakhstan in the international arena developments and gave an overview of the status of bilateral relations with the four countries represented by the new Ambassadors including Sri Lanka, India, Japan and Cambodia.

Describing cooperation with Sri Lanka, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev drew attention to the fact that Sri Lanka being an island state is critical to maritime and regional stability. “We believe that we have a lot of opportunities with regards to mutual cooperation with your country,” the Head of State said.

The President wished the diplomats success and conveyed warm greetings to the leaders of their states.

In his press statement Ambassador Lamawansa spoke on the enhancement of bilateral coopetation in different spheres including political, economic, trade, tourism, education and culture.

The official ceremony was followed by series of productive meeting Ambassador Lamawansa and the Embassy delegation held in Kazakhstan MFA, Ministry of Culture and Sport, Committee for Tourism, and Chamber of International Commerce.