The foundation stone for the Maitri Setu Project, an initiative aimed at celebrating the shared Buddhist heritage of India and Sri Lanka, has been laid at the Sri Bodhidrumaramaya Purana Viharaya in Biyagama.
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha announced the initiative in a social media post, highlighting the longstanding cultural and religious connections between the two countries.
According to Jha, the project honours the enduring legacies of Ven. Anagarika Dharmapala and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, recognising their contributions to Buddhist heritage.
The foundation stone-laying ceremony was attended by Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, Indian Rajya Sabha MP Jyoti Waghmare and Sri Lankan MP Ashoka Sapumal Ranwala.
High Commissioner Jha described the initiative as a celebration of the deep-rooted Buddhist heritage shared by India and Sri Lanka, reflecting the longstanding friendship and cultural ties between the two nations.
