President Maithripala Sirisena, who is on an official visit to the Vatican on an invitation extended by the Holy Father, toured the St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday. The president was given a tour of the St. Peter’s Basilica upon his arrival.

President Maithripala Sirisena is to return to the country from the Fiumicino International Airport in Rome concluding the two-day official visit.

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