India Sri Lanka Relations News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Sri Lanka lauds India's 'unwavering support' in strengthening maritime capabilities
Colombo, April 7: Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defence on Monday stated that the State Visit of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed the shared vision of both nations for a prosperous and secure Indian Ocean Region (IOR), strengthening further the profound historical, cultural, and strategic ties that unite both countries.
INS Sahyadri docks in Colombo amid high-level India-Sri Lanka engagements
Colombo, April 7: In a display of deepening maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, the Indian Navy's indigenously-built warship, INS Sahyadri, arrived at the port of Colombo as part of its mission deployment in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), an official press releaseby the Indian Navy stated.
Adani's Colombo terminal begins operations, landmark moment in India–Sri Lanka maritime ties
Ahmedabad, April 7: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) on Monday said it has commenced operations at the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) in Sri Lanka, located at the Port of Colombo.
Buddhist monk welcomes PM Modi's second visit to sacred Bodhi Tree, cites 2,000-year connection
Anuradhapura, April 6: Ven. K Medhankara Thero, a prominent Buddhist monk expressed his happiness over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second visit to the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple in Sri Lanka's Anuradhapura, highlighting the 2,000 years historical connection between Anuradhapura and India.
Whenever Sri Lanka is in trouble, India stands up like family, says Buddhist monk
Anuradhapura, April 6: Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thero, a prominent Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka, has expressed his happiness and gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second visit to Sri Lanka's Anuradhapura and praised India's support, saying "whenever Sri Lanka is in trouble, India stands up like a family."
Sri Lankan cricketer Jayasuriya seeks PM Modi's help in bringing international cricket to Jaffna
Colombo, April 6: During his recent visit to Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the island country's 1996 World Cup-winning cricketers, including Sanath Jayasuriya and Aravinda de Silva and recalled India's 1996 tour amid unrest as a symbol of strong ties between the two countries.
Deeply grateful: PM Modi reaffirms deep cultural, spiritual and civilisational ties with Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his gratitude towards Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for the warmth extended during his stay.
PM Modi inaugurates India-assisted rail infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Disanayaka, on Sunday participated in a ceremony to inaugurate and launch two railway projects built with Indian assistance in Anuradhapura.
Highest civilian honour to PM Modi milestone in India-Sri Lanka ties: SL Deputy Foreign Minister
By Sahil Pandey, Colombo, April 6: Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, on Saturday said that the Mitra Vibhushana award conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks a significant milestone in the bilateral ties between India and Sri Lanka.
PM Modi holds productive meeting with President Dissanayake; India, Sri Lanka boost defence, energy ties
Colombo, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a productive meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday with the two countries fostering their partnership in a range of areas including defence and energy.
Sri Lanka releases 14 Indian fishermen during PM Modi's visit
Colombo, April 6: In a significant gesture underscoring growing bilateral goodwill, Sri Lanka on Sunday released 14 Indian fishermen, during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the island nation.
PM Modi, Lankan Prez Dissanayake launch India-backed railway projects in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on Sunday jointly inaugurated and flagged off key India-backed railway projects in Anuradhapura, marking a significant milestone in the growing bilateral infrastructure cooperation between the two nations.
PM Modi visits Jaya Shri Mahabodhi Temple in Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, visited the Jaya Shri Mahabodhi Temple in Anuradhapura to seek blessings.
PM Modi to inaugurate India-assisted railway projects in Sri Lanka's Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a ceremonial Guard of Honour from the Sri Lankan Air Force upon his arrival at the historic city of Anuradhapura, where he, along with Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, will inaugurate major India-assisted infrastructure projects.
PM Modi pays tribute at Indian Peace Keeping Force Memorial in Sri Lanka
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited and laid a wreath at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial in Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, near Colombo, on Saturday evening. While paying respects, he hailed the brave soldiers of the IPKF who had laid down their lives in the service of peace, unity and the territorial integrity of Sri Lanka.
In Sri Lanka, PM Modi reiterates India's strong commitment to development of Indian Origin Tamil community
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated India's strong commitment to the development and progress of the Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) community in Sri Lanka during his meeting with the community leaders in Colombo.
PM Modi gives booster shot to Sri Lanka's clean energy drive
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of the 120 MW Sampur Solar power project, being developed as a joint venture between the two nations.
PM Modi meets leaders of Indian Origin Tamil community in Colombo, reiterates India's commitment to development of community
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with leaders of the Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) community in Sri Lanka's Colombo on Saturday and stressed that the community "constitutes a living bridge" between two nations for more than 200 years.
India, Sri Lanka sign MoU on defence cooperation; Misri says two countries share commitment to regional security, stability
Colombo, April 5: India and Sri Lanka on Saturday signed an MoU on Defence Cooperation with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stating that there is a recognition at the leadership level that the security interests of India and Sri Lanka are interlinked.
PM Modi meets Sri Lanka's Opposition leader Premadasa, appreciates his commitment to strengthening ties
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Sri Lanka's Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa and appreciated his personal contribution and commitment to strengthening the friendship between the two nations.
Unbreakable bond exists between our nations, says PM Modi after holding 'productive talks' with Lankan President in Colombo
Colombo, April 5: Praising Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for his "personal commitment to India-Sri Lanka ties", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the two countries have added more momentum to linkages in security, trade, agriculture, housing, culture and other sectors during the bilateral discussions held at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, on Saturday.
India and Sri Lanka sign updated agreement on defence cooperation during PM Modi's visit
Colombo, April 5: Several key agreements, including on defence cooperation and development of Trincomalee as an energy hub, were signed following the bilateral discussions held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, on Saturday.
India, Sri Lanka discuss fishermen issue; Colombo to release 11 fishermen imminently: Foreign secy Misri
Colombo, April 5: The issue of fishermen was discussed in considerable detail between India and Sri Lanka, with Sri Lankan authorities informing India that they have decided to release 11 fishermen "imminently," according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
Held extensive, productive talks with Sri Lankan President Dissanayake: PM Modi
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held "extensive and productive talks" with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Saturday.
PM Modi thanks Sri Lanka for honouring him with 'Mitra Vibhushana', says 'honour symbolises deep-rooted friendship and historical ties'
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the government and the people of Sri Lanka for honouring him with the 'Mitra Vibhushana.' He said that the honour demonstrated the deep-rooted friendship and historical ties between the people of the two nations.
Sri Lanka has special place in India's Neighbourhood First policy, Vision Mahasagar: PM Modi
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Sri Lanka has a special place in India's Neighbourhood First policy and Vision Mahasagar. He said that India has adopted the vision of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' and places great importance on the priorities of its partner nations.
Sri Lanka will not permit its territory to be used againnst India: Sri Lanka Pres Dissanayake
Colombo, April 5: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday reaffirmed his government's commitment to India's security and regional stability, stating, "I reaffirmed Sri Lanka's stand that it will not permit its territory to be used in any manner inimical to the security of India as well as towards regional stability."
PM Modi, Sri Lankan President Dissanayake hold delegation-level talks
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Saturday.
PM Modi should resolve TN fishermen issue with Sri Lanka duirng visit, says AIADMK's Kovai Sathyan
Chennai, April 5: AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the long-standing Tamil Nadu fishermen issue during his ongoing visit to Sri Lanka, calling for a resolution that satisfies both nations.
PM Modi meets Sri Lankan President at Presidential Secretariat in Colombo
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today, shortly after being accorded a historic ceremonial welcome at Independence Square - the first time Sri Lanka has honoured a visiting leader in this manner.
PM Modi receives unprecedented ceremonial welcome in Sri Lanka
Colombo, April 5: Today's ceremonial welcome for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Colombo's Independence Square was special. Sri Lanka accorded this honour to a visiting dignitary for the first time, making the gesture both historic and symbolic of the deepening ties between the two neighbours.
PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome in Sri Lanka
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand ceremonial welcome at the Independence Square in Colombo on Saturday, as Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake hosted him during his State Visit to the island nation.
India, Sri Lanka set to ink major Defence pact during PM Modi's Colombo visit
Colombo, April 5: India and Sri Lanka are set to sign a major Defence cooperation pact during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongoing visit to Colombo, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and countering the growing military influence of China in the region.
Top Lankan ministers, Indian diaspora accord grand welcome to PM Modi in Colombo amid heavy rain
Colombo, April 4: Hundreds of locals and members of the Indian diaspora community braved heavy rain to give a rousing reception to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Colombo late Saturday evening as he arrived from Bangkok on a State Visit at the invitation of Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
PM Modi arrives in Colombo, six Sri Lankan ministers receive him at airport
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.
People eager to welcome 'Vishwaguru' PM Modi to Sri Lanka
Colombo, April 4: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to arrive in Sri Lanka on Friday from Thailand, Indian and Sri Lankan citizens living in the country have started gathering at the hotel where he will stay to welcome him. Around 500 people from both Indian and Sri Lankan communities are expected to attend the reception.
Expect closer ties, execution of connectivity projects: Ex-Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe
By Sahil Pandey, Colombo, April 4: During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sri Lanka on Friday, former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed hope for stronger bilateral relations and the implementation of connectivity projects.
Yet another drama...: AIADMK's Kovai Sathyan attacks Tamil Nadu govt over letter to retrieve Katchatheevu
Chennai, April 4: AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's recent call for the Union government to retrieve Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka and accused him of staging a "drama" for political gain ahead of the upcoming elections.
Buddhist monk highlights strong India-Sri Lanka ties ahead of PM Modi's visit
Colombo, April 4: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sri Lanka, Buddhananda, the Buddhist monk who speaks Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Pali, spoke about the cultural and historical ties between India and Sri Lanka and highlighted the relationship between the two nations.
Sri Lanka to refer India as 'Bharat' on plaques during PM Modi's visit: Report
Colombo, April 3: Marking a significant milestone in historic relations, Sri Lanka will refer to India as the 'Republic of Bharat' on commemorative plaques that will be unveiled during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the weekend, Lankan media reported on Thursday.