Thai buddhist delegation calls on President

A delegation from Thailand that included Ven Phra Dharmakosajarn Thera and a Minister of the Thai Prime Minister’s Office, Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan, called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees last morning.

The visit is a part of a series of events organized by the Royal Thai Embassy in Sri Lanka to mark the 260th anniversary of the establishment of the Siam Maha Nikaya in Sri Lanka.

Both President Rajapaksa and the Thai representatives gifted each other two Buddha statutes to mark the strong Buddhist affiliations that the two countries and the people share.

Thai ambassador Poldej Worachat, Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena and External Affairs Ministry Secretary Karunatilaka Amunugama were also present.