President Maithripala Sirisena said that Buddhism has helped strengthen ties between Sri Lanka and India.
The President added that Theravada Buddhism brings many solutions for social, economic and political woes nationally and internally.
The President was speaking at the inauguration of the 14th United Nations International Day of Vesak at the BMICH yesterday. The conference was inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Over 400 delegates from Buddhist countries the world over are participating at this summit.
President Maithripala Sirsena presented a special memento to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on this occasion to mark his visit to Sri Lanka.
The President added that late Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar during the reign of former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga suggested to declare Vesak Day as an International Day of Observance at the UN.