The President made a courtesy call on Ven. Dr. Bogoda Seelawimala Thera, Chief Incumbent of the Vihara and the Chief Sangha Nayaka of Great Britain, and engaged in a brief discussion inquiring about his well-being.
During the meeting the Maha Sangha led by Ven. Seelawimala Thera chanted Pirith and invoked blessings on President Wickremesinghe.
The President also had a friendly conversation with the Sri Lankans who had come to the London Buddhist Temple.