Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s state visit to Vietnam from May 4-6 reaffirms Vietnam's respect for Sri Lanka as a traditional friend and important partner in South Asia.

The 20th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations (Vesak 2025), scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from May 6-8, heard a press conference held by Vietnam Buddhist Sangha's Executive Council in Hanoi on April 22.