The Ceremony commenced with a red Carpet Guard of Honor by the Presidential Guard at the sprawling lawn overlooking the Palace and he was accorded a Military Presentation of Arms.

Thereafter, the Credential Ceremony took place in the President’s Office and Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani-President accepted his Credentials as an Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Afghanistan in the presence of Salahuddin Rabbani-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmad Jawid Mujavidi-Chief of Protocol and other Senior Palace Officials.

Following the presentation of Credentials, a thirty minutes audience was granted with the President of Afghanistan with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief of Protocol and other Senior Palace Officials being present.

The discussions were mainly focused in improving and enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries and also improving trade and commerce.

Ambassador also conveyed the greetings of Maithripala Sirisena-President of Sri Lanka to Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani President of Afghanistan. The Afghan President reciprocated his greetings to Maithripala Sirisena- the President.

A memento was presented to the President of Afghanistan.