‘Deeply grateful’: PM Modi reaffirms deep cultural, spiritual and civilisational ties with Sri Lanka

ANURADHAPURA (Sri Lanka): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his gratitude towards Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for the warmth extended during his stay.

PM Modi said that the visit added momentum to both countries’ bilateral relations.

In a post on X, he said, “Deeply grateful to President Dissanayake, the people and Government of Sri Lanka for the warmth extended during my visit. Be it in Colombo or Anuradhapura, this visit has reaffirmed the deep cultural, spiritual and civilisational ties between our two nations. It will surely add momentum to our bilateral relations.”

Deeply grateful to President Dissanayake, the people and Government of Sri Lanka for the warmth extended during my visit.

Be it in Colombo or Anuradhapura, this visit has reaffirmed the deep cultural, spiritual and civilisational ties between our two nations. It will surely add… pic.twitter.com/12HLT4m5wl

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day visit to Sri Lanka was a resounding success, marked by warm receptions and significant diplomatic engagements. Upon arrival in Colombo, PM Modi was greeted with a ceremonial welcome at the Independence Square by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, setting the tone for a packed diplomatic schedule.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi, accompanied by the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on Sunday participated in a ceremony to inaugurate and launch two railway projects built with Indian assistance in Anuradhapura.

The leaders inaugurated the 128 km Maho-Omanthai railway line refurbished with Indian assistance of USD 91.27 million, followed by the launch of construction of an advanced signaling system from Maho to Anuradhapura, being built with Indian grant assistance of USD 14.89 million, as per the statement.

These landmark railway modernisation projects implemented under the India-Sri Lanka development partnership represent a significant milestone in strengthening north-south rail connectivity in Sri Lanka. They would facilitate fast and efficient movement of both passenger and freight traffic across the country.

Prime Minister Modi and Dissanayake on Sudnay jointly inaugurated the track upgradation of the existing Maho-Omanthai railway line.PM Modi said that India is proud to assist Sri Lanka in various aspects of their development, and this activity boosted their friendship and connectivity.

Boosting connectivity and enhancing friendship!

In Anuradhapura, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and I jointly inaugurated the track upgradation of the existing Maho-Omanthai railway line. The signalling project which involves the installation of an advanced signalling and… pic.twitter.com/n9ITvkXe9H

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 6, 2025

In a post on X, he said, “Boosting connectivity and enhancing friendship! In Anuradhapura, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and I jointly inaugurated the track upgradation of the existing Maho-Omanthai railway line. The signalling project which involves the installation of an advanced signalling and telecommunication system along the Maho-Anuradhapura section was also launched. India is proud to support Sri Lanka in various aspects of their development journey.” (ANI)