PM Modi in Sri Lanka: Grand welcome, key talks with President Dissanayake on Tamil rights, fisheries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Sri Lanka on a crucial three-day visit, receiving a ceremonial guard of honor in Colombo. Live visuals show enthusiastic welcome celebrations as Modi begins a diplomatic mission aimed at deepening India-Sri Lanka relations.PM Modi will hold important discussions with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on a range of bilateral issues. Central to these talks are the empowerment of the Tamil community, resolution of fisheries disputes, and collaboration on infrastructure and renewable energy projects such as the Sompura Solar Energy Project.Both sides are also expected to finalize agreements initiated in previous years and launch fresh joint projects in sectors like railways, electricity, and maritime cooperation, many of which are being implemented with Indian support.The visit may also include PM Modi’s tour of the historic city of Anuradhapura, where he is expected to visit ancient temples, underscoring cultural ties between the two nations.This high-level engagement comes right after the BIMSTEC Summit and aims to boost strategic and cultural partnerships between India and Sri Lanka.

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