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India and Sri Lanka Strengthen Ties with Defence, Energy Pacts and Infrastructure Milestones

Prime Minister Modi concludes a landmark visit to Sri Lanka, marked by key agreements, project inaugurations, and reaffirmed support for Tamil reconciliation.

Prime Minister Narednra Modi with Sri Lankan Executive President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka after flagging-off a train at Anuradhapura Railway Station, in Sri Lanka on Sunday (DPR PMO)
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Overview

  • Prime Minister Modi and President Dissanayake inaugurated India-backed railway projects, including the upgraded Maho-Omanthai line and a new signalling system, enhancing northern Sri Lanka's connectivity.
  • India and Sri Lanka signed seven agreements, including a defence pact and plans to develop Trincomalee as an energy hub in collaboration with the UAE.
  • Modi and Dissanayake virtually inaugurated the Sampur solar power plant and other India-assisted infrastructure projects, advancing energy cooperation.
  • India finalized a debt restructuring agreement to aid Sri Lanka's economic recovery and reaffirmed support for Tamil reconciliation, urging provincial council elections.
  • Modi was conferred with Sri Lanka's highest civilian honour, the Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushan, and visited the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple, underscoring cultural and spiritual ties.