PM Modi in Sri Lanka

April 5, 2025 2:00 PM

PM Modi holds talks with Lankan Prez Dissanayake in Colombo; Defence pact on agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held bilateral talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, aimed at bolstering the strategic and developmental partnership between the two neighbours. The discussions are expected to be on a shared road map for mutual prosperity and regional cooperation under the "Joint Vision for Fostering Partnerships for a Shared Future," first adopted during President Dissanayake's visit to India in December last year. During the wide-rangin...

Sri Lanka confers its highest honour for global leaders on PM Modi

In a grand recognition of his efforts to strengthen India-Sri Lanka ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday conferred with the Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana, the island nation's highest civilian honour for Heads of State and Government. The prestigious award was presented by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a joint press briefing in Colombo. Instituted specifically to honour global leaders of nations maintaining friendly relations with Sri Lanka, the award reflects ...