PM Modi meets Dissanayake
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Saturday. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and foreign secretary Vikram Misri were also part of the discussions. (Photo: Agencies)
Warm welcome
The leaders greeted each other warmly before talks. Earlier, PM Modi received a historic ceremonial welcome at Colombo’s Independence Square — the first time Sri Lanka honoured a visiting leader in this special way. (Photo: Agencies)
Focus on cooperation
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, discussions will focus on progress made under the “Fostering Partnerships for a Shared Future” vision adopted during Dissanayake’s earlier State Visit to India. (Photo: Agencies)
First visit since 2019
This is PM Modi’s first visit to Sri Lanka since 2019. His trip highlights India’s commitment to strengthening regional ties through development partnerships, infrastructure support, and cultural connections. (Photo: Agencies)
Arrival from Thailand
PM Modi arrived in Colombo after attending the BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand. There, he met leaders from Thailand, Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, including Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus. (Photo: Agencies)
Cultural bond celebrated
After reaching his hotel, PM Modi interacted with Indian community members and watched a traditional puppet show. He will also visit Anuradhapura to inaugurate Indian-funded development projects, strengthening cultural and development ties. (Photo: Agencies)
Six ministers receive pm
Despite rain, six Sri Lankan ministers welcomed Modi at Colombo airport, including the foreign, health, labour, fisheries, women & child affairs, and science & tech ministers. Modi thanked them in a post on X. (Photo: Agencies)
Mithra honour
PM Modi was conferred the Mithra Vibhushana medal by Sri Lanka in recognition of his exceptional efforts to strengthen bilateral ties.
(Photo: Agencies)
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