He said that India will support the construction of 10,000 houses, healthcare facilities, the sacred site Seetha Eliya temple, and other community development projects for the Indian-origin Tamil community in cooperation with the Sri Lankan government.
He announced a support package of approximately 2.4 billion Lankan Rupees for the social and economic development of the Eastern provinces. He further said, "Today, we also inaugurated Sri Lanka's largest warehouse for the welfare of farmers."
Addressing a special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sri Lanka on Saturday, Misri said that during his talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, PM Modi emphasized the humanitarian aspect of the issue and suggested that some recent actions taken by Sri
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo after receiving an unprecedented ceremonial welcome at Independence Square.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received an unprecedented ceremonial welcome at Colombo's Independence Square as he began a three-day visit to Sri Lanka focused on deepening bilateral ties, regional cooperation, and cultural engagement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome in Colombo during a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, marked by cultural warmth, diplomatic engagements, and a focus on development cooperation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora and members of the Indian community upon arriving at the hotel in Colombo, where he will stay during his Sri Lanka visit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with various members of the local community, from cultural leaders and musicians to academics, during his visit to Sri Lanka, with the community leaders expressing their gratitude for meeting with PM Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Colombo on Friday for a two-day visit during which he will meet Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and review progress made on the joint vision of "Fostering Partnerships for a Shared Future"