- This is Prime Minister Modi's first visit to Sri Lanka since President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assumed office in September 2024.
- The visit reflects the mutual commitment between India and Sri Lanka to "foster partnership for a shared future".
- Modi and Dissanayake discussed a wide range of issues, including regional stability, energy cooperation and development projects.
- President Dissanayake conferred the Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushanaya, one of Sri Lanka's highest civilian honours, on Prime Minister Modi.
- The two leaders also virtually launched the Sampur Power Project.
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