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India and Sri Lanka Sign Landmark Defense and Energy Agreements During Modi's Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Sri Lanka strengthens bilateral ties through key agreements on defense, energy, and economic cooperation.

In this handout photograph taken on April 5, 2025 and released by Sri Lanka's President office, Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (L) shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a bilateral meeting at the president's office in Colombo.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Colombo Airport.
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Modi arrived in Colombo on Friday evening after attending the Bimstec summit in Bangkok. (Narendra Modi | Official X account)

Overview

  • India and Sri Lanka signed their first-ever defense cooperation agreement, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations.
  • A tripartite agreement with the UAE was finalized to develop Trincomalee as an energy hub, enhancing regional energy collaboration.
  • Prime Minister Modi and President Dissanayake virtually inaugurated the Sampur solar power project, advancing renewable energy efforts in Sri Lanka.
  • Sri Lanka assured India that its territory would not be used in ways that compromise India's security interests, addressing concerns about China's influence.
  • Modi received a historic ceremonial welcome at Independence Square and was honored with Sri Lanka's highest award for a foreign leader, the 'Mitra Vibhushana.'