Amaya Haripriya, a Demonstrator in Chemistry at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, has brought honor to her university by winning multiple accolades at the prestigious Vietnam–Sri Lanka Friendship Quiz, organized by the Embassy of Vietnam in Colombo. Her exceptional performance showcased her dedication to learning and her commitment to strengthening international friendship between the two nations.
Award Details:
April 2025 – Selected as the Monthly Winner (April) of the Vietnam–Sri Lanka Friendship Quiz, organized by the Embassy of Vietnam in Colombo.
▸ Award presented by H.E. Trịnh Thị Tâm, Ambassador of Vietnam to Sri Lanka, at the 135th Birth Anniversary Commemoration of President Ho Chi Minh (19 May 2025, Colombo).
June 2025 – Selected again as the Monthly Winner (June) of the Vietnam–Sri Lanka Friendship Quiz.
▸ Award presented by Mr. Le Văn Hương, Deputy Chief of Mission, on 11 July 2025 at the Embassy of Vietnam in Sri Lanka.
July 2025 – Achieved Second Place Overall in the Quiz Competition, marking the 55th Anniversary of Viet Nam–Sri Lanka Diplomatic Relations (1970–2025).
▸ Award presented on 21st of July 2025 at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies, by Mr. Arun Hemachandra, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment.
The Vietnam–Sri Lanka Friendship Quiz was organized to celebrate 55 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Sri Lanka (1970–2025) and to strengthen bilateral cultural ties. Haripriya’s outstanding achievement stands as a testament to the talent and global engagement of Sri Lankan youth, while also highlighting the academic excellence fostered at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
