Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe has made his first overseas trip to India after taking office. The visit aims to strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries and discuss regional security and economic development in South Asia.
The Sri Lankan president met with the Indian President and Prime Minister, and both leaders expressed their commitment to further enhancing relations. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India’s desire to deepen cooperation with Sri Lanka and discussed trade and cultural exchanges between the two nations.
This visit is significant for both countries, especially as Sri Lanka has been facing an economic crisis in recent years, and India’s support is seen as crucial in helping the country navigate through the crisis.