India, Sri Lanka to sign first-ever defence pact amid China’s growing presence

India, Sri Lanka to sign first-ever defence pact amid China’s growing presence

India and Sri Lanka are also likely to firm up a raft of other bilateral agreements including one on restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt following talks between Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka in Colombo on April 5.

India–Sri Lanka to sign several MoUs during Modi’s visit

During his visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will witness the exchange of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on energy connectivity, digitization, defence, health, and grant assistance, according to the Indian Foreign Secretary. MORE..

PM Modi to travel to Sri Lanka on State visit on Apr 4, several MoUs expected to be exchanged

During his visit, PM Modi is expected to hold bilateral talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.

Modi woos Sri Lanka with 200MW solar farm project - Global Construction Review

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi hopes to improve relations with Sri Lanka by launching a joint-venture solar project near the city of Trincomalee, in the northeast of the island, the Tamil Guardian reports. The virtual groundbreaking ceremony will be carried out on Saturday, during Prime Minister Modi’s official visit to Sri Lanka. Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will witness the inauguration of the 120MW venture ove…

Wickremesinghe's UNP welcomes Modi's visit to SL - News Today

Colombo, Mar 31: Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s United National Party (UNP) on Sunday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Sri Lanka this week. Modi will begin a two-day visit to Sri Lanka on April 4. “This visit represents a cherished milestone in the timeless relationship between our two great nations,” a party statement said. The UNP said the visit presents an opportunity to strengthen the “India-Sri Lanka Econ…

Modi to kick off construction of India-Sri Lanka solar plant

New Delhi (AFP) Mar 28, 2025 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the construction of a long-delayed solar power project during his upcoming visit to Sri Lanka, an official said on Friday. Vikram Misri, the secretary of India's foreign ministry, said Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will witness a virtual groundbreaking ceremony for their joint-venture solar power project in the island's