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Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives in Sri Lanka (Pics)
Indian Prime Minister – Narendra Modi has arrived in Sri Lanka for a two-day official visit, following an invitation extended by President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
PM Modi’s official X handle states, ” Landed in Colombo. Grateful to the ministers and dignitaries who welcomed me at the airport. Looking forward to the programmes in Sri Lanka.”
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism – Vijitha Herath, along with Minister of Health and Mass Media – Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources – Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Women and Child Affairs – Saroja Savithri Paulraj, Minister of Science and Technology – Chrishantha Abeysena and Deputy Minister of Economic Development – Anil Jayantha extended a warm and distinguished welcome to the Indian Prime Minister and his delegation.
The Indian Prime Minister is accompanied by India’s Minister of External Affairs – Dr. S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor – Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary – Vikram Misri and other senior government officials.
PM Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka is being conducted under the theme “Friendship of Centuries – Commitment to a Prosperous Future,” reaffirming the enduring bond between Sri Lanka and India and their shared commitment to a thriving future.
This marks Indian Prime Minister’s fourth visit to Sri Lanka, highlighting the longstanding economic, cultural and historical ties between the two nations. The primary objectives of this State visit are to further strengthen bilateral ties and to enhance multifaceted cooperation between India and Sri Lanka.
During this visit, Prime Minister Modi is expected to hold bilateral talks with President Anura Kumara Disanayake. He is also scheduled to pay homage to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and will inaugurate several projects implemented in Sri Lanka with the assistance of the Government of India.
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Court order issued against FSP protest (Update)
Sri Lanka Police have obtained a court order from the Fort Magistrate’s Court against the planned protest by the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) and the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today (April 05).
The order prevents members of both groups from entering the Colombo Fort and Galle Face areas today, police said.
(Previous News on 05th April 2025 at 12:01pm)
FLSP to hold protest in Colombo today
The Front Line Socialist Party (FLSP) is to hold a protest demonstration in Colombo today (April 05).
The protest is titled ‘No Agreements To Betray the Country to Indian Dominion.
In a special media briefing held yesterday (April 04), FLSP Chief Secretary Kumar Gunaratnam also raised concerns on the agreements that are to be signed between Sri Lanka and India during the ongoing visit of Indian PM – Narendra Modi.
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