Archbishop Gallagher’s Visit to Sri Lanka
From 3 to 8 November, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, is visiting Sri Lanka to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations with the Holy See.
Purpose of the Visit
The visit aims to strengthen the shared dedication to peace and cooperation between Sri Lanka and the Holy See. Archbishop Gallagher will also visit sites impacted by the devastating Easter Sunday attacks of 2019.
Official Reception and Meetings
Upon arrival on Monday, the archbishop was welcomed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra, according to the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry. On the same day, he is scheduled to meet Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.
- 4 November: Meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath
- 4 November: Participation in a conference titled Holy See’s Perspective and Commitment to Dialogue and Peace, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties established on 6 September 1975
"The visit also marks an effort to reinforce the shared commitment to peace and cooperation between the two nations."
The conference highlights the ongoing dedication of both nations to dialogue and peaceful relations.
Summary: Archbishop Gallagher’s visit underscores the strong bond between Sri Lanka and the Holy See, celebrating fifty years of diplomatic relations and renewing efforts for peace and dialogue.
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