PM Modi First Foreign Leader To Receive Tri-Services Welcome In Colombo – IN PICS

PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome at Colombo’s Independence Square, starting his 3-day Sri Lanka visit to boost regional ties and development cooperation.

PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome at Colombo’s Independence Square, starting his 3-day Sri Lanka visit to boost regional ties and development cooperation.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake received Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the historic Independence Square for a ceremonial welcome. (Photo/@narendramodi)

The Square is the venue for national day celebrations and takes its name from the Independence Memorial Hall built to commemorate the island nation's independence from British rule in 1948. (Photo/@narendramodi)

The Prime Minister inspects the Sri Lankan Guard of Honour. He is possibly the first foreign leader to receive a tri-services ceremonial welcome in the heart of Sri Lanka's capital. (Photo/@narendramodi)

PM Modi landed in Colombo on Friday evening after concluding his trip to Bangkok, where he attended a summit of the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation). (Photo/@PMOIndia)

Hundreds of Sri Lankans and members of the Indian diaspora lined the streets and gathered outside Bandaranaike International Airport and the hotel to greet PM Modi with enthusiasm. (Photo/@PMOIndia)

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PM Modi was warmly welcomed at his hotel, where he was seen shaking hands with members of the Indian diaspora. (Photo/@PMOIndia)

PM Modi welcomed at his hotel, where he will participated in various programmes. (Photo/@PMOIndia)