India and Sri Lanka entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs)

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India and Sri Lanka entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in New Delhi on Monday. The Prime Minister conveyed his pleasure regarding the Sri Lankan leader's choice of India for his inaugural foreign visit, stating that this journey would strengthen the ties between the two countries. “...I extend a warm welcome to President Dissanayake in India. We are thrilled that you selected India as your first State Visit as President. With today’s Yatra, new dynamism and vigor are being infused into our relations. We have embraced a forward-looking vision for our collaboration. In our economic partnership, we are prioritizing growth driven by investment and enhanced connectivity,” PM Modi remarked at a joint press conference.

PM Modi addresses the plight of Tamil fishermen

During the gathering, the Prime Minister also brought attention to the plight of Indian fishermen who have been detained by Sri Lankan officials after inadvertently entering their territorial waters. PM Modi mentioned that the President assured him of addressing the aspirations of Tamil people and committed to the comprehensive enforcement of the Constitution of Sri Lanka, along with conducting the Provincial Council Elections. “We also conversed about issues that impact the livelihoods of fishermen. We concurred that a humanitarian perspective should guide our approach on this issue. Additionally, we spoke about development and reconciliation efforts in Sri Lanka. President Dissanayake informed me regarding his inclusive methodology. We hope that the Sri Lankan government will address the aspirations of Tamilians and honor its pledge to fully implement the Constitution of Sri Lanka and proceed with the Provincial Council Elections,” PM expressed.


PM Modi commits to enhancing ferry services

Moreover, PM Modi reminisced about the occasion when India granted classical language status to Pali and noted how this decision was also celebrated in the neighboring country. PM Modi stressed the importance of improving connectivity to bolster the tourism sector. He announced the initiation of ferry services between Rameswaram in India and Talaimannar in Sri Lanka. Presently, the ferry services are restricted to Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai.

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