Modi Concludes Sri Lanka Visit with Key Infrastructure and Strategic Agreements

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake inaugurated India-backed railway projects, signed seven agreements, and emphasized cultural and Tamil reconciliation efforts.

Prime Minister Modi and President Dissanayake inaugurated two India-supported railway projects in Anuradhapura, including the upgraded Maho-Omanthai line and a new signaling system, funded by Indian credit lines totaling $106.16 million.
The leaders signed seven agreements, including a defense pact and a trilateral plan with the UAE to develop Trincomalee as an energy hub, enhancing strategic and economic cooperation.
Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to Sri Lanka's Tamil community, urging provincial council elections and supporting aspirations for equality and justice within a united Sri Lanka.
The visit underscored deep cultural ties, with Modi and Dissanayake visiting the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple, symbolizing shared Buddhist heritage and civilizational links.
Modi was conferred Sri Lanka's highest civilian honor, the Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana, in recognition of his contributions to strengthening bilateral relations.