Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday left for New Delhi after concluding his first foreign visit following his re-election during which he travelled to Sri Lanka and Maldives and held talks with the top leadership of the two countries. PM Modi left for home after an "immensely fruitful" day-long visit to Sri Lanka where he held talks with top Lankan officials and discussed ways to strengthen the bilateral ties with the island nation, reflecting the importance India attaches to its Neighbourhood First policy. During his Lanka visit, Prime Minister Modi visited a Catholic church bombed during the Easter suicide attacks and paid tributes to the victims of the Easter terror blasts. He held talks with President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa. He also interacted with the the Indian diaspora at India House in Colombo and thanked the community for coming to meet in the Lankan capital.
Here are the Highlights on PM Modi's visit to Sri Lanka:
I had a short but immensely fruitful Sri Lanka visit.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 9 June 2019
Sri Lanka has a special place in our hearts.
I assure my sisters and brothers of Sri Lanka that India will always be there with you and support your nation's progress.
Thank you for the memorable welcome and hospitality. pic.twitter.com/peIkXhyahH
Sri Lanka: Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves from Colombo for India after concluding his two-nation visit to Sri Lanka & Maldives. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe accompanied PM Modi to the airport. pic.twitter.com/a0gEl3kcAG
- ANI (@ANI) 9 June 2019
The Tamil National Alliance delegation led by Mr. R. Sampanthan had an excellent meeting with PM @narendramodi in Colombo. pic.twitter.com/rxy1zAJSML
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 9, 2019
Had fruitful discussions with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Assured India's full support to further strengthen bilateral development partnership including through people oriented projects in Sri Lanka. pic.twitter.com/QXAnvkrTro
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 9 June 2019
- I thank the Indian community for coming to meet us here. It is always a delight to interact with the Indian diaspora
- Today India's position in the world is getting stronger and a large part of that credit goes to the Indian diaspora
- Wherever I go, am told about the successes and accomplishments of the Indian diaspora
- I am happy to share that the Indian community overseas and the Government of India are on the same page when it comes to several issues
- Democracy is a part of India's ethos
- We have achieved a lot in the last five years and much more has to be done in the coming years. No stone will be left unturned to fulfil people's aspirations
Sri Lanka: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people after his address at India House in Colombo. pic.twitter.com/5V0BEHuKXu
- ANI (@ANI) 9 June 2019
This is considered to be one of the best sculptures in the Anuradhapura era. The original statue was sculptured between the 4th and 7th centuries AD.
This replica of the Samadhi Buddha Statue has been hand carved using white teak. This masterpiece has taken almost two years to complete. The meditation pose is known as Dhyana Mudra.
Together with you - come rain or shine
- Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 9, 2019
Some glimpses of the ceremonial welcome extended to PM @narendramodi at the President's Office in #Colombo. With gracious host Sri Lankan President @MaithripalaS pic.twitter.com/o2I603n6Wa
- He said, "Cowardly acts of terror cannot defeat the spirit of Sri Lanka."
- He further said that India stands in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka
Happy to be back in Sri Lanka, my third visit to this beautiful island in four years. Share the warmth shown by the people of SL in equal measure. India never forgets her friends when they are in need. Deeply touched by the ceremonial welcome. @RW_UNP pic.twitter.com/wjZjKPno01
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 9, 2019
PM Modi Will Be First World leader To Visit Sri Lanka After Easter BlastsMale: Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Sri Lanka from Maldives. He will meet Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena later in the day. pic.twitter.com/VhAzOeaftG
- ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2019
