October 16, Colombo (LNW): Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya has set off on an official visit to India, embarking on a diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening ties between the two neighbouring nations.
Her departure was confirmed by officials at Katunayake International Airport, with the Prime Minister boarding SriLankan Airlines flight UL-191 bound for New Delhi this (16) morning.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Dr Amarasuriya is scheduled to remain in India until October 18, undertaking a series of high-level discussions with Indian counterparts.
Among the key meetings planned is an official dialogue with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which matters of regional cooperation, economic collaboration, and cross-border development are expected to feature prominently.
In addition to diplomatic talks, Dr Amarasuriya is slated to deliver a keynote address at the NDTV World Summit tomorrow (17). Organised jointly by NDTV and the Chintan Research Foundation, the summit will bring together leaders and thinkers from across the globe to explore pressing challenges facing the world today. The Prime Minister will speak on the theme “Steering Change in Uncertain Times.”
