President to Give Keynote Speech at 20th UN Vesak Day Celebrations Tomorrow
At the invitation of Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayake, currently on a state visit to Vietnam, is set to attend the 20th United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations, commencing tomorrow (06) in Ho Chi Minh City as the Chief Guest. The President will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural session.
The President is expected to deliver the keynote address at 7:40 AM (local time). This speech will be aired live on television at 5:00 PM following the Provincial Council Elections held earlier in the day.
The theme for this year’s Vesak celebrations is “Solidarity and Tolerance for Human Dignity: Buddhist Wisdom for World Peace and Sustainable Development.” The event, scheduled from May 6 to 8, will gather over 2,800 participants, including high-level delegates from Buddhist countries such as Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Laos, and Cambodia, along with international delegates from 85 countries and territories.
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will visit Vietnam to attend the 20th United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations as the Chief Guest in Ho Chi Minh City. Invited by Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, Dissanayake will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural session on May 6 at 7:40 AM (local time), with a live broadcast at 5:00 PM. The theme is “Solidarity and Tolerance for Human Dignity: Buddhist Wisdom for World Peace and Sustainable Development.” The event runs from May 6-8, featuring 2,800 participants, including delegates from 85 countries and Buddhist countries like Sri Lanka, India, and Nepal.
