In a bilateral meeting, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena congratulated the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the re-assumption of Office following the resounding victory of his Party in the recently-held General Elections and reiterated his desire to work together to strengthen relations between the two countries for peace, prosperity and security in our region.
Prime Minister Modi warmly thanked President Sirisena for his gesture of attending the Ceremony and also for his good wishes. He conveyed his government’s continued commitment to further foster friendly bilateral ties with Sri Lanka.
The leaders noted that terrorism and extremism continue to pose a threat to humanity and committed to closer bilateral cooperation for peace and security in South Asia and the Indian Ocean region.
Prime Minister of Nepal, K.P. Sharma Oli congratulated Prime Minister Modi on the electoral victory of his Party in the General Elections. Prime Minister Modi thanked him for the good wishes and reiterated his commitment to work with Nepal to further strengthen the traditionally close and multifaceted partnership between India and Nepal.
The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the progress that has been achieved in the implementation of bilateral projects and initiatives.
