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Colombo, April 5, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on Saturday morning for high-level delegation talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, marking a significant step forward in strengthening India-Sri Lanka bilateral relations.
The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues, including defense cooperation, maritime security, trade and investment, energy collaboration, and cultural exchange. The meeting aimed to deepen strategic ties between the neighboring nations, with an emphasis on regional stability and economic development.
Prime Minister Modi was accompanied by a high-powered delegation, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The Indian delegation was received with ceremonial honors at the Secretariat, underlining the importance Sri Lanka places on the relationship with India.
President Dissanayake, who took office earlier this year, welcomed PM Modi’s visit as a symbol of enduring friendship and cooperation between the two countries Colombo
. In his opening remarks, he emphasized Sri Lanka’s commitment to working closely with India on mutual areas of interest, especially in post-crisis economic recovery and infrastructure development.
The talks come amid growing regional challenges, including economic pressures and geopolitical shifts in the Indo-Pacific region. India and Sri Lanka have historically shared deep-rooted cultural, economic, and political ties, and Saturday’s dialogue was seen as a reaffirmation of those bonds.Colombo
Key outcomes expected from the visit include agreements on renewable energy projects, infrastructure investments, and enhanced people-to-people connectivity, including new initiatives in education and tourism.
PM Modi is also scheduled to visit key cultural and religious sites during his visit, highlighting the shared heritage between the two nations. His visit marks the first bilateral trip to Sri Lanka since President Dissanayake assumed office.
The outcome of these talks is expected to pave the way for stronger regional cooperation and a more robust India-Sri Lanka partnership in the coming years.
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