Overview
- India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed her arrival in New Delhi on October 16 for her maiden official visit as prime minister, running through October 18.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Amarasuriya on Thursday and said they discussed India’s continued support and plans to strengthen cooperation in education and capacity building.
- Amarasuriya will deliver the keynote address at the NDTV World Summit and attend a business event aimed at boosting trade and investment ties.
- Her programme includes visits to IIT Delhi and NITI Aayog to explore collaboration on education, innovation and technology.
- The Sri Lankan leader engaged with her alma mater, Hindu College, where campus ceremonies included a guard of honour, a tree planting and the unveiling of a sociology lab board.