The Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Raja Maha Viharaya, Venerable Walawahengunawewe Dhammarathana Thero, has commended the Government's decision to provide full state patronage for the 2025 Poson Festival.

This assurance was conveyed during a discussion at the Presidential Secretariat, focusing on preparations for the national religious event.

Minister of Buddha Sasana Hiniduma Sunil Senevi and Presidential Secretary Nanditha Sanath Kumaranayake were among the officials present to coordinate state involvement.