PM Modi arrives in Colombo, six Sri Lankan ministers receive him at airport

ANI April 4, 2025 367 views

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Colombo for a significant two-day diplomatic visit, symbolizing renewed engagement between India and Sri Lanka. He was warmly welcomed by six top Sri Lankan ministers at the airport, highlighting the importance of this strategic mission. The visit includes plans to inaugurate development projects and discuss collaborative partnerships with Sri Lankan leadership. Modi's trip comes after participating in the BIMSTEC Summit and holding bilateral meetings with regional leaders, showcasing India's expanding diplomatic outreach.

"Looking forward to the programmes in Sri Lanka" - PM Narendra Modi
Colombo April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Colombo on Friday for a two-day visit during which he will meet Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and review progress made on the joint vision of Fostering Partnerships for a Shared Future.

Key Points

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Modi's first Sri Lanka visit since 2019 aims to strengthen bilateral relations

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Six ministers receive PM at airport despite rainy conditions

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Diplomatic tour follows BIMSTEC Summit engagement

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Planned inauguration of India-assisted development projects

PM Modi reached Sri Lanka after his visit to Thailand during which he held bilateral meeting with his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra and attended the BIMSTEC Summit. He also held bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit.

In a special welcome, despite the rain, six top ministers of Sri Lanka received PM Modi at the airport.

Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath; Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip Nalinda Jayatissa; Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha; Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandrasekar and Minister of Women and Child AffairsSaroja Savithri Paulraj and Minister of Science and Technology Chrishantha Abeysena received PM Modi at the airport.

"Landed in Colombo. Grateful to the ministers and dignitaries who welcomed me at the airport. Looking forward to the programmes in Sri Lanka," PM Modi said in a post on X.

During the visit, PM Modi will travel to Anuradhapura to inaugurate development projects implemented with India's financial assistance. PM Modi had last visited Sri Lanka was in 2019.

Members of the Indian diaspora welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi. People carrying flags of India expressed excitement over PM Modi's visit to Sri Lanka.

"We are very excited. India has been shining like never before. The way he has put India on the global map today, we are shining as a superpower," Priyanka, a member of the Indian diaspora, said.

On the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit, PM Modi held a meeting with several leaders, including Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Great to see our PM strengthening ties with neighboring countries! The warm welcome from Sri Lankan ministers shows how much India's global standing has improved. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
The Indian diaspora's excitement is so heartwarming! It's amazing to see our culture and people thriving abroad while maintaining strong connections to home.
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Sanjay T.
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope these visits translate into concrete benefits for both countries' citizens, not just symbolic gestures. The development projects sound promising though.
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Ananya R.
Six ministers braving the rain to welcome PM Modi shows the importance of this visit! The BIMSTEC meetings sound productive too. India's regional leadership is shining ✨
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Vikram S.
The last visit was in 2019? Wow, time flies! Good to see the relationship being strengthened again. Anuradhapura is such a historic place for the inauguration too.

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