A strong advocate of further deepening spiritual and cultural ties that bind India and Sri Lanka, the late Ven. Sobitha Thero worked tirelessly for closer relations between our two countries, the High Commissioner said. He visited India on numerous occasions and we will always cherish our close association with him, Sinha said.

As a leading member of the Mahasangha and civil society, he championed political reform, good governance and eradication of corruption. His valuable contribution to Sri Lanka will always be remembered, the Indian High Commissioner further emphasised.