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PM Modi, who is currently on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, was received at the grand ceremonial venue by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
PM Modi Receives Sri Lanka's Highest Civilian Award. (PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Mithra Vibhushana award, the highest Sri Lankan honour, from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday during his three-day visit to the island nation.
“I am pleased to announce that the Government of Sri Lanka has decided to confer upon him (PM Narendra Modi) the highest Sri Lanka honour- Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana. Prime Minister Modi highly deserves this honour; that is what we firmly believe," Dissanayake said.
VIDEO | Prime Minister Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) was conferred the Mithra Vibhushana medal by the Government of Sri Lanka, in honour of his exceptional efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and promote the shared cultural and spiritual heritage of the two nations.(Full… pic.twitter.com/CWBiSgVS0U
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PM Modi and President Dissanayake signed seven MoUs on Saturday, including the first defence deal. The MoUs include HVDC for interconnection for import/export of Power, MoU in the field of Digital Solutions, MoU between India, UAE and Srilanka for cooperation in the development of Trincomalee as an Energy Hub, MoU in Defence Cooperation, MoU from grant assistance to Eastern Province, MoU in the field of health and MoU in Pharmacopoial cooperation.
PM Modi also virtually inaugurated the Sampur solar power project along with President Dissanayake, who is hosting a foreign leader for the first time since assuming office.
The Prime Minister also received an unprecedented ceremonial welcome in Sri Lanka on Saturday at Colombo’s Independence Square. Sri Lanka accorded this honour to a visiting dignitary for the first time, making the gesture both historic and symbolic of the deepening ties between the two neighbours.
“A special welcome at Sri Lanka’s majestic Independence Square. PM Narendra Modi was welcomed by President Anura Disanayake with a ceremonial reception at the Independence Square in Colombo. Bilateral discussions to foster a partnership for a shared future & mutual prosperity of our people lie ahead, " the MEA posted on X.
PM Modi, who is currently on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, was received at the grand ceremonial venue by President Dissanayake. The welcome marked the beginning of a visit focused on fostering regional collaboration and fast-tracking joint development projects.
Soon after his arrival on Friday, PM Modi was greeted at his hotel by members of the Indian diaspora and treated to a cultural performance, including a puppet show. The vibrant reception reflected the warmth and cultural bonds shared between the two countries.
During the visit, he will travel to Anuradhapura to inaugurate development initiatives supported by India. His last visit to the island nation was in 2019.
Location :Colombo, Sri Lanka
First Published:April 05, 2025, 11:06 IST
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