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On April 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Sri Lankan
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, inaugurated two significant railway
projects in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
These projects were supported by the Indian government as part of the
India-Sri Lanka development partnership. The first project involved the
refurbishment of the 128 km Maho-Omanthai railway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a highly productive meeting on April 5, 2025, resulting in significant advancements in defence and energy cooperation between the two nations. During the talks, both leaders signed a landmark defence cooperation agreement, marking a historic step in bilateral relations.This pact includes provisions for military
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake jointly inaugurated the Maho-Anuradhapura railway line in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, on April 6, 2025.This project, supported by the Indian government, includes a new signalling system and marks the launch of the Maho-Omanthai railway track. PM Modi described Dissanayake as a "friend" and emphasized the deepening
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently concluded a significant visit to Sri Lanka, marking a major milestone in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.During his visit, Modi was warmly welcomed by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who honoured him with the Mithra Vibhushan, Sri Lanka’s highest civilian award, in recognition of his strong personal friendship and
On April 5, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Sri Lanka’s highest civilian honour, the Mitra Vibhushana, by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a ceremony at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.This prestigious award, introduced in 2008, is bestowed upon foreign leaders in recognition of their contributions to bilateral relations. Past recipients include former
India and Sri Lanka have taken a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties by signing their first-ever defence cooperation pact on April 5, 2025.The agreement was finalized during talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo. This landmark pact is expected to enhance defence collaboration between the two nations, marking a
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka is of strategic and diplomatic importance, focusing on multiple areas of cooperation and addressing regional challenges. Key aspects of the visit include:This marks PM Modi’s fourth visit to Sri Lanka since 2015 and his first engagement with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who assumed office in September 2024. It highlights the
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Friday, April 4, 2025, for a three-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between India and Sri Lanka. Upon his arrival, he was warmly welcomed by six top Sri Lankan ministers at the airport, despite the rain.The ministers included Vijitha Herath (Foreign Affairs), Nalinda Jayatissa (Health and Mass Media), Anil Jayantha (
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on April 5, 2025. This meeting marked a significant moment in PM Modi’s three-day visit to Sri Lanka, which aims to strengthen bilateral ties under the shared vision of "Fostering Partnerships for a Shared Future."The visit began with a historic ceremonial welcome at
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Sri Lanka marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations, with the two nations set to sign a landmark defence cooperation pact.This agreement comes amid growing competition between India and China for influence in South Asia and the Indian Ocean Region. Analysts view the pact as a strategic move by New Delhi to counter China’s