Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Sri Lanka currently to strengthen bilateral relations. Upon his arrival at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, he was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome. From a red carpet reception to a guard of honour, the warm gestures marked the deepening ties between India and Sri Lanka. PM Modi's arrival in Colombo came after his visit to Thailand, where he held a bilateral meeting with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and attended the BIMSTEC Summit. Here is a look at the ceremony that welcomed PM Modi to Sri Lanka.
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In a significant commitment to defense cooperation, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka assured India that Sri Lanka will not allow any force to use its territory to threaten India's security. This promise was made during a joint press statement on Monday, highlighting the strong bond between the two countries. The pledge came as part of President Disanayaka's three-day official visit to New Delhi, which is set to conclude on December 17. The Sri Lankan leader emphasized that Sri Lanka would not allow its land to be used against India in any way, reaffirming the nations' commitment to mutual security and cooperation. This gesture reflects the growing diplomatic ties between India and Sri Lanka.
17 December,2024 11:23 AM IST
On December 16, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at Hyderabad House in Delhi. Earlier, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Modi welcomed President Dissanayake at Rashtrapati Bhavan. There, President Dissanayake was given a Guard of Honour by the combined defence services. Following this, Prime Minister Modi and President Dissanayake held talks at the delegation level to discuss various matters between India and Sri Lanka. This meeting aimed to strengthen the relationship between the two countries and explore areas of cooperation. Watch video for more information
16 December,2024 04:34 PM IST
Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi Peremuna party has emerged as Sri Lanka's new President, securing a landslide victory with 42.3% of the votes in the country’s first presidential election following the 2022 economic crisis. His election marks a significant shift, as he defeated established politicians, including Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sajith Premadasa. Prime Minister Modi congratulated Dissanayake on X, expressing eagerness to collaborate on strengthening multifaceted cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. Dissanayake, who is not from a traditional political background, called for unity among Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims, and all Sri Lankans in his victory message. This election follows the mass protests that forced former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign, leading to Wickremesinghe’s brief presidency. Dissanayake’s leadership is seen as a potential turning point for the nation as it seeks to recover from its recent turmoil.
23 September,2024 12:00 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
