Vice President Faisal Naseem has officiated the special reception held to mark the 72nd Independence Day of Sri Lanka.
The reception, held at Hotel Jen, showcased the rich culture of Sri Lanka through traditional garb and dance performances.The vice president was also presented with a memorial gift on the occasion. The ceremony was attended by Sri Lankan diplomats and senior officials from the Maldivian government.
Sri Lankan Independence Day is marked on February 4, commemorating its liberation from British rule in 1948. Maldives established diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka on July 26, 1965.