The Prime Minister of India is set to arrive in Colombo on the evening of April 4th for a significant visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between India and Sri Lanka. The visit will commence with a ceremonial welcome, followed by a day of key engagements on April 5th, said Vikram Misri, the Foreign Secretary of India.
During his stay, the Prime Minister will hold official discussions with the President of Sri Lanka. Together, they will dedicate several projects that have been developed with Indian assistance.
The leaders will also witness the exchange of multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) covering areas such as energy connectivity, digitisation, defence, health, and multisectoral grant assistance.
A notable highlight of the visit will be the virtual groundbreaking ceremony of the Sampur solar energy project, marking a milestone in the bilateral partnership.
In addition to these engagements, the Prime Minister will meet with other political leaders in Sri Lanka. The President will host a state banquet in his honour.
On April 6th, the Prime Minister and President Dissanayake will travel to the historic city of Anuradhapura.
They will pay their respects at the Jaya Sri Mahabodhi temple, a site of great significance in the India-Sri Lanka Civilisational Partnership. The temple is home to a sapling from the Bodhi tree, brought by Theri Sangamiththa, the daughter of Emperor Ashoka from India.
During their visit to Anuradhapura, the leaders will also inaugurate two India-assisted projects. The Prime Minister is scheduled to return to India later that day.