The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, Shobini Gunasekera, concurrently accredited to the Republic of Kazakhstan, presented Letters of Credence to the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at a solemn ceremony held at the Akorda Presidential Palace, on 4th March 2026. Along with Ambassador of Sri Lanka seven other newly appointed envoys representing Norway, Argentina, Bangladesh, Mali, Ghana, Gambia, Bosnia and Herzegovina participated in the presentation of credentials. The formal ceremony was held in accordance with the country’s long – standing diplomatic traditions reflecting its rich state protocol and culture.
Following the presentation ceremony, President Tokayev held a brief interaction with the newly accredited ambassadors. During the exchange, the President highlighted Kazakhstan’s forward-looking vision for economic growth, regional cooperation, and international partnerships. He expressed the importance of fostering strong and constructive relations with all partner countries and underscored Kazakhstan’s openness to expanding diplomatic and economic engagement.
In his remarks referring to Sri Lanka, President Tokayev also noted the opening of a resident Embassy of Kazakhstan in Sri Lanka, which he observed would further strengthen bilateral ties. Ambassador Gunasekera conveyed warm greetings of President and the people of Sri Lanka to the President and the people of Kazakhstan and reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to working closely with Kazakhstan to deepen the longstanding friendship between the two nations, including the opening of a Resident Mission of Sri Lanka in Astana in the near future.
The presentation of credentials signifies a new chapter in Sri Lanka–Kazakhstan relations, with opportunities to enhance collaboration in areas such as political, economic, tourism, energy, education, cultural exchange, and people-to-people contacts also signifying the need to celebrate in a fitting manner a fresh milestone of 35 years of establishment of bilateral relations in 2027.
