Vatican Ambassador meets President with greetings from Pope Francis

The Vatican Ambassador to Sri Lanka Most Reverend Dr. Brian Udaigwe yesterday met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake with greetings from Pope Francis.

During the meeting, the Vatican Ambassador congratulated President Dissanayake on his recent election victory, conveying heartfelt greetings from Head of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City State His Holiness Pope Francis. Ambassador Udaigwe also extended best wishes for the continued success and prosperity of Sri Lanka under the new President’s leadership.

In his remarks, Dr. Udaigwe expressed optimism about Sri Lanka’s future, stating that positive developments were forthcoming in line with the people’s aspirations. He commended President Dissanayake’s commitment to the welfare of the country and its citizens, offering the Vatican’s support in realising the President’s vision for Sri Lanka.

The Vatican Ambassador also lauded President Dissanayake’s initiative to conduct transparent and credible investigations into the tragic Easter Sunday bombings. Dr. Udaigwe assured the fullest cooperation of the Vatican in supporting the President’s ongoing efforts to bring justice and healing to the victims and their families.

The meeting underscored the strong diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the Vatican, with both leaders emphasising mutual collaboration for the betterment of the nation and its people.