Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a gracious telephone call from His Excellency Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of Sri Lanka, extending his congratulations on Modi’s historic electoral victory.
President Wickremesinghe conveyed his warm wishes to Prime Minister Modi, recognizing the significance of his re-election. In response, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude for the kind words and reaffirmed India’s commitment to fostering stronger ties with Sri Lanka, in line with India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and SAGAR vision.
During the conversation, both leaders acknowledged the progress made in implementing the Vision Document issued during President Wickremesinghe’s visit to New Delhi in July 2023. The Vision Document outlines various areas of cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, focusing on enhancing connectivity, trade, and people-to-people ties.
Prime Minister Modi and President Wickremesinghe emphasized their commitment to accelerating progress in enhancing connectivity in all dimensions to catalyze mutual growth, development, and prosperity. This commitment reflects the shared vision of both nations to strengthen bilateral relations and promote regional stability and economic cooperation.
The conversation concluded with both leaders expressing their readiness to continue working closely together to advance shared interests and address common challenges.
The exchange between Prime Minister Modi and President Wickremesinghe highlights the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between India and Sri Lanka. As both countries continue to collaborate and strengthen ties, their partnership is expected to bring mutual benefits and contribute to peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
