PM Modi Inks Defence Pact, Boosts Cultural Ties During Visit To Sri Lanka — In Pics

PM Narendra Modi met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for bilateral discussions and the signing of several key agreements between India and Sri Lanka.

Prime Minister Modi visited Sri Lanka last week in a bid to strengthen bilateral ties across sectors, including defence, energy, and connectivity.

During his recent visit to Sri Lanka, PM Modi and President Dissanayake emphasised on their commitment to work together in a shared vision for fostering alliance between the two nations. (X@narendramodi)

The two leaders held a bilateral meeting in Colombo signing seven Memorandums of Understanding including on defence cooperation. (PTI)

During the visit, PM Modi was conferred with the 'Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana' award by President Dissanayake. (X@narendramodi)his visit to Sri Lanka, PM Modi was conferred with the 'Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana' award by President Dissanayake. (X@narendramodi)

Modi and Dissanayake jointly inaugurated the upgraded railway line between Maho to Omanthai, along with railway signalling system at Anuradhapura. (X@narendramodi)

The leaders flagged off Maho-Omanthai railway line, signaling sysytem to Anuradhapura with Indian assistance to boost connectivity and strengthen the India- Sri Lanka Partnership. (X@narendramodi)

PM Modi wrapped his Sri Lanka visit with a spiritual stop at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple in Anuradhapura with Sri Lankan President Dissanayake in attendance. (X@narendramodi)

PM Modi also met Ven Pallegama Hemarathana Nayake Thera, Chief Incumbent of the Great Eight Buddhist Shrines for a warm discussion. (X@narendramodi)

The PM termed the experience as "truly a humbling moment to worship at one of the most sacred and revered places in Buddhism." "May the teachings of Lord Buddha always guide us," PM Modi said in a post on X. (X@narendramodi)

Modi offered his prayers to the sacred Mahabodhi tree, symbolising ancient, cultural and spiritual ties between India and Sri Lanka. (X@narendramodi)

This visit has further enhanced the cultural, economic and historical relations between the two nations for a shared vision for regional peace and progress. (X@narendramodi)