The visit comes a day after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with PM Amarasuriya, discussing ways to bolster cooperation between the two countries. She said the purpose of her visit was to “further increase and strengthen our (India-Sri Lanka) relationship”
PM Narendra Modi holds discussions with Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya in Delhi. PIC/X
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Friday met his Sri Lankan counterpart Harini Amarasuriya in New Delhi and discussed a wide range of issues, including education, women’s empowerment, innovation, development cooperation, and the welfare of fishermen.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Glad to welcome Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Harini Amarasuriya. Our discussions covered a broad range of areas, including education, women's empowerment, innovation, development cooperation and welfare of our fishermen. As close neighbours, our cooperation holds immense importance for the prosperity of our two peoples as well as the shared region.”
The visit comes a day after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with PM Amarasuriya, discussing ways to bolster cooperation between the two countries.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Pleased to meet PM Harini Amarasuriya of Sri Lanka this morning in Delhi. Discussed India's continued support to Sri Lanka and strengthening our cooperation in education & capacity building.”
Speaking to ANI, PM Amarasuriya said the purpose of her visit was to “further increase and strengthen our (India-Sri Lanka) relationship”.
On her maiden visit to India as PM, Amarasuriya also visited Hindu College in the national capital, her alma mater. Interacting with students, she reflected on her time at the institution and expressed optimism about India’s youth.
“It is lovely to be back. It is lovely to see the current students. I become so hopeful when I see them,” said the Sri Lankan PM.
She also addressed students at the University of Delhi, calling for a transformation in political culture, urging young citizens to tackle corruption and nepotism while remaining engaged in politics.
“Let's change what we don't like about politics, the cultures of some political parties, the corruption, the nepotism, the distance from normal, ordinary citizens. Let's change that, but don't reject politics, because without politics, you won't be able to change the world, and that's what we have to do,” said Amarasuriya.
She also praised India’s progress in digital governance, calling it a model for other countries.
“I think India has done that amazingly well. The digitalisation of governance systems is transforming the public sector. I think India is actually an excellent example of how digitalisation can lead to more accountable governments, more accessible, transparent systems,” Amarasuriya added.
(With ANI inputs)
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