In a significant development for India-Sri Lanka relations, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Sri Lanka in August this year. Officials from the Sri Lankan President’s office disclosed this information to journalists, marking a potential milestone in the diplomatic ties between the two nations.
The invitation for this visit was extended by Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe during a meeting with Prime Minister Modi on Sunday at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Wickremesinghe was in India to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Modi, where the two leaders held a discussion on strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Following this meeting, President Wickremesinghe continued his diplomatic engagements by discussing the potential visit with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Delhi on Monday. During their discussions, Minister Jaishankar confirmed the likelihood of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka in August. He also assured President Wickremesinghe that he would make a prior visit to Sri Lanka to ensure the arrangements for the Indian Prime Minister’s visit are in place.
Prime Minister Modi’s anticipated visit underscores the commitment of both nations to deepen their strategic partnership and enhance collaboration on various fronts, including economic, cultural, and security-related issues. It also reflects the mutual interest in fostering regional stability and development.
As both leaders prepare for this significant diplomatic engagement, the visit is expected to pave the way for a series of bilateral discussions and agreements that will benefit both countries. The visit, if it proceeds as planned, will be an important step in the ongoing efforts to strengthen the ties between India and Sri Lanka.
