PM Modi: India Proud to Support Sri Lanka’s Growth, Visit to Boost Ties: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s pride in supporting Sri Lanka across various aspects of its development journey.
In a social media post, he expressed heartfelt gratitude to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the government, and the people for their warm hospitality during his visit.
Highlighting the significance of his trip, PM Modi stated that whether in Colombo or Anuradhapura, the visit underscored the deep cultural, spiritual, and civilizational bonds between the two nations. He emphasized that this visit would further strengthen bilateral relations.
Concluding his three-day state visit to Sri Lanka, PM Modi’s trip was marked by both symbolic and substantive milestones, opening a new chapter in the enduring ties between the neighboring countries.
The visit reaffirmed India’s commitment to the Neighbourhood First policy and the broader MAHASAGAR vision for maritime cooperation and regional integration. By fostering development partnerships, enhancing connectivity, and strengthening people-to-people ties, the trip reinforced Sri Lanka’s pivotal role in India’s strategic and cultural neighborhood, highlighting New Delhi’s role as a reliable and responsive partner in the Indian Ocean region.
During discussions, both leaders addressed the ongoing fishermen issue, with India advocating for a humanitarian approach and calling for the prompt release of detained fishermen and their boats.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that, as a goodwill gesture, the Sri Lankan government had already released 11 Indian fishermen, with more expected to be released soon.
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