SL Embassy hosts Asia Group Meeting in Bucharest

Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Romania Madurika Joseph Weninger hosted a meeting of the Asia Group, consisting of Heads of Missions from 15 countries based in Bucharest. This group includes Ambassadors from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Vietnam and the Philippines.

The gathering served as a prelude to discuss the anticipated midyear 2025 Asia Cultural Festival, which will take place in Ploiesti, Prahova County, a historical region in Romania. The midyear 2025 Cultural Festival is expected to attract over 25,000 visitors.

Ambassador Madurika Joseph Weninger expressed her appreciation for the leadership and wisdom demonstrated by the Vice Dean of the Asia Group of Diplomatic Missions in Bucharest, Iran’s Ambassador, in steering the Asia Group’s initiatives in the previous year. Ambassador Weninger also extended her appreciation to all the Ambassadors of the Asia Group for their collective efforts and unwavering support during the second edition of the Asia Cultural Festival – 2024, held in September last year at the Village Museum premises in Bucharest, under the theme ‘Celebrating Asian Diversity’. This collaboration made the festival a cherished highlight of Bucharest’s autumn cultural calendar, where Sri Lanka showcased its traditional cuisine and Ceylon tea.

The Ambassador also emphasised the shared commitment of the Asia Group to promoting cultural heritage, history, cuisine and strengthening bilateral and economic relations between Asia and Romania. The group continues to support the key activities that foster cultural exchange and collaboration in the region.

Ambassador Madurika Weninger also outlined the mandate and the strategic priorities of the Sri Lankan Government. She also highlighted the country’s best seasons, inviting visitors to experience Sri Lanka’s renowned hospitality and breathtaking landscapes.

The Ambassador arranged a special tea tasting session, where tea connoisseur Amila Perera presented and elaborated on the distinct flavours of Sri Lanka’s “seven renowned tea regions”.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for diplomats to strengthen their connections, enhance cultural understanding and discuss exciting prospects for future collaboration.

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