During the meeting, the President recalled the long relationship between Sri Lanka and Korea and appreciated the assistance given by the Government of Korea for the development works of Sri Lanka.

The President Sirisena also commended the enormous religious service done by the Bhikkhus of the both countries for the development of Buddhism.

This Korean temple has implemented different programmes in Sri Lanka during the past few years for the development of the buildings at the temples and to uplift education of the school children.