October 19, Colombo (LNW): Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya has concluded a multi-day official visit to India and returned to Sri Lanka, touching down at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake late on the evening of October 18.
The Prime Minister embarked on the diplomatic mission on October 16 with the primary aim of deepening cooperation and enhancing bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and India—two nations bound by longstanding cultural, economic, and political ties.
The visit came at a critical juncture, as both countries continue to explore new avenues for regional collaboration and mutual development.
During her stay in New Delhi, Dr Amarasuriya engaged in a series of high-level meetings, most notably with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders are reported to have held wide-ranging discussions, covering trade, regional security, energy cooperation, and climate resilience. Sources close to the delegation suggest that both parties expressed a strong commitment to building upon existing agreements while exploring new frameworks for strategic partnership.
In addition to governmental engagements, Dr Amarasuriya also played a prominent role in the NDTV World Summit—an influential policy and media forum co-hosted by NDTV and the Chintan Research Foundation. As the keynote speaker, she addressed an audience comprising global policymakers, academics, and business leaders, highlighting the importance of regional solidarity, sustainable development, and digital inclusivity in the Global South.
