Remarks by High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka during the Symposium on “Strengthening Pali Language Studies in Sri Lanka
The High Commission of India, in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the Pathfinder Foundation, organized a Symposium on “Strengthening Pali Language Studies in Sri Lanka: A Strategic Roadmap for Revival and Global Engagement” on 24 July 2026 at Taj Samudra, Colombo.
The event was graced by the presence of the Maha Sangha, including:
- Most Venerable Dr. Niyangoda Vijithasiri Anunayaka Thero, Anunayaka of the Malwathu Chapter of the Siyamopali Maha Nikaya
- Most Venerable Ittapane Dhammalankara Mahanayaka Thero, Mahanayaka of the Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha of the Siyamopali Maha Nikaya
- Most Venerable Shastrapathi Ganthune Assaji Mahanayaka Thero, Mahanayaka of the Amarapura Chulagandhi Chapter of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya
- Most Venerable Waleboda Gunasiri Thero, Anunayaka of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Nikaya
- Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Mahanayake Thero, Mahanayaka of Sri Sambuddha Sasanodaya Sangha Sabha of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya
- Most Venerable Senior Professor Agga Maha Panditha Kotapitiye Rahula Anunayaka Thero, Anunayaka and General Secretary of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha of the Siyamopali Maha Nikaya
among other distinguished Pali scholars.
Please find attached the remarks delivered by the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka H.E. Santosh Jha during the event along with the Sinhala translation. It is kindly requested that High Commissioner’s remarks may kindly be published in your esteemed publication with the attached photos.
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