Prime Minister Modi visits Sri Lanka to strengthen defense ties and enhance cooperation in energy, trade, and connectivity.

Sri Lanka's leader rolled out the red carpet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

A five-year defence cooperation agreement provides training of SL's military personnel in India, information and technology sharing.

Colombo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Colombo's Independence Square on Friday as he began a three-day visit to Sri

The agreements, including a Defence pact, come as part of a broader effort to bolster economic, energy, and digital cooperation between the two countries

Colombo: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the highest award to a foreign head of state, Mitra

PM Modi arrived in Sri Lanka on Friday on a three-day visit to improve bilateral ties and explore ways to bolster areas of energy, trade, connectivity, digitalisation, and defence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sri Lanka for a three-day visit to deepen ties in defence, energy, and trade. It’s his first trip since President Dissanayake's government took office. Key agreements are expected.

PM Modi awarded 'Mithra Vibhushana' medal by Sri Lanka for strengthening ties and promoting cultural heritage, 22nd international award received.

In another major highlight of this PM Modi Sri Lanka visit, Lankan President bestowed the country’s highest civilian award on PM Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held bilateral talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, aimed at bolstering the strategic and developmental partnership between...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Colombo for a three-day visit to enhance defense ties and deepen energy, trade, and connectivity cooperation with Sri Lanka.

Hundreds of locals and members of the Indian diaspora community braved heavy rain to give a rousing reception to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Colombo late Saturday evening as he arrived from...

Colombo, Apr 5: Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the highest award to a foreign head of state, Mitra Vibhushana. Dissanayake said that PM Modi highly deserves this honour. In a joint press statement alongside PM Modi, Dissanayake said, “I am pleased to announce that the Government of Sri […]

India Today’s Geeta Mohan and Nagarjuna Dwarkanath analyse the significance of PM Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka and why the tour is crucial. PM Modi arrived in Colombo late on Friday. He was welcomed with a ceremonial guard of honour this morning. The Prime Minister is scheduled to hold private talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka soon. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives grand ceremonial welcome in Sri Lanka, discussing defense cooperation and economic assistance.

Dissanayake said that PM Modi highly deserves this honour. In a joint press statement alongside PM Modi, Dissanayake said, "I am pleased to announce that the Government of Sri Lanka has decided to confer upon him (PM Narendra Modi) the highest Sri Lankan honour to a foreign head of state/head of government- Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana." PM Narendra Modi Honoured With Sri Lanka's Highest Award 'Mitra Vibushana' (See Pic and Video).

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Colombo on Friday for a two-day visit during which he will meet Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and review progress made on the joint vision of "Fostering Partnerships for a Shared Future" World News | PM Modi Arrives in Colombo, Six Top Sri Lankan Ministers Receive Him at Airport.

Praising Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for his "personal commitment to India-Sri Lanka ties", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the two countries have added more momentum to...

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held "extensive and productive talks" with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Saturday. World News | Held Extensive, Productive Talks with Sri Lankan President Dissanayake: PM Modi.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. He said that India has adopted the vision of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' and places great importance on the priorities of its partner nations. World News | Sri Lanka Has Special Place in India's Neighbourhood First Policy, Vision Mahasagar: PM Modi.

Prime Minister Modi also announced comprehensive capacity-building programme in India covering 700 Sri Lankans annually. 📰 PM Modi in Sri Lanka: India and Sri Lanka Sign Updated Agreement on Defence Cooperation During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit.

TVK chief Vijay urged PM Modi to negotiate a 99-year lease for Katchatheevu during his Sri Lanka visit. AIADMK raised concerns about arrests and confiscation of fishing assets.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. India and Sri Lanka are expected to come out with around 10 ambitious outcomes including enhancing cooperation in areas of defence, energy security and digitalisation following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday. World News | PM Modi's Arrives in Colombo to Rousing Welcome; His Talks with SL Prez Set to Produce Key Outcomes.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. During his state visit to Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was praised by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for strengthening bilateral ties and was announced as the recipient of the country's highest civilian honour, the Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana. The leaders discussed digital cooperation, maritime boundaries, and regional security. World News | Sri Lanka Will Not Permit Its Territory to Be Used Againnst India: Sri Lanka Pres Dissanayake.

Sri Lanka President Dissanayake honoured PM Modi with the highest award to a foreign head of state, Mitra Vibhushana. Dissanayake said that PM Modi highly deserves this honour. PM Narendra Modi Thanks Sri Lanka for Honouring Him With ‘Mitra Vibhushana’, Says ‘Honour Symbolises Deep-Rooted Friendship and Historical Ties’ (See Pics).