Narendra Modi in Sri Lanka: PM meets top leaders during first visit after LS polls victory
Colombo, June 9 (IBNS): Visiting Sri Lanka, Prime MInister Narendra Modi met top leaders of the nation, including President Maithripala Sirisena here on Sunday.
I had a short but immensely fruitful Sri Lanka visit.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 9, 2019
Sri Lanka has a special place in our hearts.
I assure my sisters and brothers of Sri Lanka that India will always be there with you and support your nation’s progress.
Thank you for the memorable welcome and hospitality. pic.twitter.com/peIkXhyahH
The two leaders discussed bilateral issues of mutual interest during their meeting.
Had fruitful discussions with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Assured India's full support to further strengthen bilateral development partnership including through people oriented projects in Sri Lanka. pic.twitter.com/QXAnvkrTro
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 9, 2019
MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted: "Reinforcing partnership PM @narendramodi and President of Sri Lanka @MaithripalaS discussed bilateral issues of mutual interest. A banquet was hosted in honour of PM by President @MaithripalaS #Neighbourhoodfirst."
Reinforcing partnership
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 9, 2019
PM @narendramodi and President of Sri Lanka @MaithripalaS discussed bilateral issues of mutual interest. A banquet was hosted in honour of PM by President @MaithripalaS #Neighbourhoodfirst pic.twitter.com/lrz7jTuNdf
Narendra Modi became the first world leader to visit the Island Nation since the Easter Sunday attacks which left 253 people killed.
Modi also met leader of opposition and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa during this visit..jpeg)
"Leader of Opposition and former President @PresRajapaksa called on PM @narendramodi. Discussed steps to further strengthen wide ranging bilateral relations between the two countries," Kumar said.
Leader of Opposition and former President @PresRajapaksa called on PM @narendramodi. Discussed steps to further strengthen wide ranging bilateral relations between the two countries. pic.twitter.com/FVS85URbbR
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 9, 2019
Tamil National Alliance delegation led by R. Sampanthan also met Modi and congratulated him over the victory in the Lok Sabha polls.
Tamil National Alliance delegation led by R. Sampanthan call on PM @narendramodi. Congratulated PM on his electoral victory. pic.twitter.com/p5L6OCfyW1
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 9, 2019
Modi reached Sri Lanka from Maldives..jpeg)
This was his first foreign tours since registering a victory in the polls.
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