Colombo/New Delhi, Apr 5:  India and Sri Lanka inked their first ever MoU on defence cooperation today following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka in Colombo today. The two sides have also inked a tripartite agreement, along with the UAE, for development of Trincomalee as an energy […]

India signed defense and energy deals with neighboring Sri Lanka as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the island nation.

India, Sri Lanka and UAE firmed up an ambitious agreement to develop Trincomalee as an "energy hub" with a broader aim to help Colombo.

Modi is all set to inaugurate the new Pamban sea bridge, here, providing a rail link between the mainland and the Rameswaram island

The next step involves identifying the entities that will implement these ideas and develop viable energy infrastructure projects on the ground,” he said

Sri Lanka's Tamil parties urge PM Modi for India's involvement in achieving political solution for Tamils.

This indicates his personal commitment to India-Sri Lanka ties and the unbreakable bond that exists between our nations

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first train from Tambaram to Rameswaram via the new Pamban Bridge in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday. India News | PM Modi to Flag off First Train Through New Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated India's strong commitment to the development and progress of the Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) community in Sri Lanka during his meeting with the...

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A demonstration of the bridge's functionality showcased its capabilities, with visuals from the area capturing key moments-- Indian Coast Guard (ICG) boat successfully navigated under the bridge, highlighting its clearance and waterway accessibility. Following the boat's passage, a train traversed the bridge, demonstrating its structural integrity and rail connectivity. India News | PM Modi Inaugurates India's First Vertical Lift Sea Bridge in Tamil Nadu.

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

'Deeply grateful to President Dissanayake, the people and Government of Sri Lanka for the warmth extended during my visit. Be it in Colombo or Anuradhapura, this visit has reaffirmed the deep cultural, spiritual and civilisational ties between our two nations. It will surely add momentum to our bilateral relations,' PM Modi said in a post on X. 📰 PM Narendra Modi Leaves for India After Concluding ‘Very Productive’ Sri Lanka Visit (Watch Video).

On the occasion of Ram Navami 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first vertical lift sea bridge, the New Pamban Bridge, on Sunday, April 6, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. 📰 New Pamban Bridge Inauguration: PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Country’s First Vertical Lift Sea Bridge, Flags Off Rameswaram-Tambaram Train (See Pics and Video).