Sri Lankan President, Disanyaka, Receives Letters of Credence from Israeli And Argentine Ambassadors.

By Timilehin Ajibade

 His Excellency Reuven Javier Azar  Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel to Sri Lanka based in New Delhi has presented credentials to H.E. Anura Kumara Disanayaka, President of Sri Lanka on 15 May 2025 at the Presidential Secretariat, Colombo.

Israel and Sri Lanka have a complex and multifaceted diplomatic relationship that has evolved over the years.

In 1970, Sri Lanka severed diplomatic ties with Israel under Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike’s direction, citing Israel’s violation of UN Security Council Resolution 242.

However, diplomatic ties were restored in 2000, and Israel has since provided military support and training to Sri Lanka’s armed forces.

In a similar development, His Excellency, Mariano Agustin Caucino  Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Argentine Republic to Sri Lanka based in New Delhi has also presented credentials to H.E. Anura Kumara Disanayaka, President of Sri Lanka on 15 May 2025 at the Presidential Secretariat, Colombo.

Argentina and Sri Lanka have diplomatic relations, although they may not have a deeply extensive relationship. Both countries are members of the United Nations and cooperate on global issues.

Argentina has an embassy in New Delhi, India, which is accredited to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, in turn, has an embassy in Buenos Aires.

Both countries have explored opportunities for trade and economic cooperation, particularly in areas like agriculture, textiles, and IT.