Sri Lanka Celebrates 78 Years of Independence in Maldives, Showcasing Unbreakable Bilateral Friendship

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in the Maldives commemorated the 78th Anniversary of Sri Lanka's Independence on 4 February 2026 with a flag hoisting ceremony and an evening diplomatic reception. Sri Lankan High Commissioner Hassen and Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel addressed attendees, highlighting strong bilateral ties.

First reported 6 Feb 2026, 10:36

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Maldives and Sri Lanka share an unbreakable bond forged over centuries of cultural interaction, mutual respect, and close people-to-people ties.

Dr Abdulla Khaleel, Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs The Standard Open the report (The Standard)
long-standing historical ties between Sri Lanka and the Maldives

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Sri Lanka Celebrates 78 Years of Independence in Maldives, Showcasing Unbreakable Bilateral Friendship

78th Anniversary of Sri Lanka's Independence commemorated

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78th Anniversary of Sri Lanka's Independence commemorated The Standard
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in the Maldives commemorated the 78th Anniversary of Sri Lanka's Independence on Wednesday, 04 February 2026
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A diplomatic reception was held in the evening, attended by senior Maldivian government officials and others. later in the evening Hotel Barceló Nasandhura The Standard
The celebrations continued later in the evening with a diplomatic reception held at Hotel Barceló Nasandhura, organised with the support of Sri Lankan and Maldivian businesses.
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Dr. Abdulla Khaleel Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassen Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to the Maldives High Commission of Sri Lanka in the Maldives Hotel Barceló Nasandhura