SL – India joint media briefing ; MoUs exchanged (Video / Pics)

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April 5, 2025

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Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Sri Lanka on the invitation of President Anura Kumara Disanayake, visited the Presidential Secretariat this morning (April 05).

Prime Minister Modi was warmly welcomed by President Anura Kumara Disanayake upon his arrival at the Presidential Secretariat.

A joint media briefing and the official ceremony of exchanging bilateral agreements signed between the two countries was also held.

The following MoUs were exchanged during the event.

MoU between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka for Implementation of HVDC Interconnection for Import/Export of Power
MoU between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Digital Economy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on Cooperation in the Field of Sharing Successful Digital Solutions Implemented at Population Scale for Digital Transformation.
MoU between the Government of the Republic of India, the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and the Government of United Arab Emirates for Cooperation in Development of Trincomalee as an Energy Hub
MoU between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on Defence Cooperation
MoU on Multi-sectoral Grant Assistance for Eastern Province
MoU between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Health & Mass Media of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on Cooperation in the Field of Health & Medicine.
MoU on Pharmacopoeial Cooperation between the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of the Republic of India and The National Medicines Regulatory Authority, Government of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

In addition, the visit also resulted in the following outcomes :

Inauguration of upgraded railway track of Maho-Omanthai railway line.
Launch of Construction of Signalling System for Maho-Anuradhapura railway line.
Ground Breaking ceremony of Sampur Solar power project (virtual).
Inauguration of Temperature Controlled Agricultural Warehouse in Dambulla (virtual).
Supply of Solar Rooftop Systems for 5000 Religious Institutions across Sri Lanka (virtual).

(Video : Department of Government Information)

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June 21, 2025

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All services provided by the President’s Fund to the public will be available through an online system, from today (June 21).

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Following the successful implementation of that initiative, preparations have now been completed to expand the digital system to include all other services offered by the Fund.

Accordingly, the public will be able to apply online via any Divisional Secretariat across the country for a wide range of services provided under the President’s Fund. These include assistance for poverty alleviation, provision of educational scholarships, recognition of students demonstrating academic excellence, support for individuals with special needs, relief assistance for children affected by wild elephant conflict, recognition of individuals for their national service or contributions to the country, Emergency and disaster relief.

As a result, citizens across Sri Lanka, especially those outside Colombo can conveniently access the services of the President’s Fund without having to travel long distances.