April 19, Colombo (LNW): India’s Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan arrived in Sri Lanka earlier today (19) for a brief but significant official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.
He was accompanied by a sizeable delegation of nearly 50 representatives, who landed at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) at approximately 9:30 a.m. The visiting party was formally welcomed by several Sri Lankan dignitaries, including Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage, at a reception held in the airport’s VIP lounge.
The Vice President is scheduled to remain in the country until tomorrow, during which time he is expected to engage in a series of high-level discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.
These meetings are seen as part of a broader effort to reinforce diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two neighbouring nations.
Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that the visit will feature multiple engagements beyond formal talks, including interactions with political representatives and community figures.
Several agreements are also anticipated to be finalised, with a particular emphasis on development initiatives and joint efforts linked to recovery work following the recent impact of Cyclone Ditwah.