India's Modi Arrives In Sri Lanka On Official Visit

COLOMBO (News 1st); Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sri Lanka on Friday (4) evening on an official visit, at the invitation of the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The visit will officially commence with a ceremonial welcome, followed by a day of key engagements on April 5th.

During his stay, the Prime Minister will hold official discussions with the President of Sri Lanka. Together, they will dedicate several projects that have been developed with Indian assistance. 

The leaders will also witness the exchange of multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) covering areas such as energy connectivity, digitisation, defence, health, and multisectoral grant assistance. 

A notable highlight of the visit will be the virtual groundbreaking ceremony of the Sampur solar energy project, marking a milestone in the bilateral partnership.

In addition to these engagements, the Prime Minister will meet with other political leaders in Sri Lanka. The President will host a state banquet in his honour.

On April 6th, the Prime Minister and President Dissanayake will travel to the historic city of Anuradhapura. 

They will pay their respects at the Jaya Sri Mahabodhi temple, a site of great significance in the India-Sri Lanka Civilisational Partnership. 

During their visit to Anuradhapura, the leaders will also inaugurate two India-assisted projects. The Prime Minister is scheduled to return to India later that day.

The Indian Prime Minister last visited Sri Lanka in 2019.