ECONOMYNEXT – Three new ambassadors, two high commissioners, and an Apostolic Nuncio-designate of the Holy See to Sri Lanka have presented their credentials to President Anura Dissanayake. The new envoys are: • Vincent Sumale, High Commissioner-designate of Papua New Guinea (Based in New Delhi) • Abdullahi Mohammed Odowa, Ambassador-designate of Somalia (Based in New Delhi) • Christian Biever, Ambassador-designate of Luxembourg (Based in New Delhi) • Monsignor Andrzej Józwowicz, Apostolic Nuncio-designate of the Holy See • Major General (Retd) Nayyar Naseer, High Commissioner-designate of Pakistan • Saleh Mubarak Al-Sarawi, Ambassador-designate of Kuwait Following the presentation of credentials, the President engaged in a cordial discussion with them, his media division said. Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath was also present. (Colombo/Apr20/2026)