On December 15, 2024, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the president of Sri Lanka, left for India, his first official overseas trip since assuming office in September 2024. His visit, which is important because it intends to improve diplomatic ties between India and Sri Lanka, will last until December 17.
President Dissanayake is expected to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian President Droupadi Murmu during this tour. A number of bilateral topics will be discussed, such as regional security, economic cooperation, and Sri Lankan reconciliation initiatives. With Dissanayake attending a prominent business gathering in New Delhi, the visit is also anticipated to strengthen economic and investment ties between the two countries.
The President’s itinerary includes attending a business summit in New Delhi with the goal of enhancing trade and investment relations between the two nations.
A excursion to Bodh Gaya, a location of spiritual and cultural significance, will round up the visit.
Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Overseas Employment, and Tourism, as well as Prof. Anil Jayanta Fernando, Minister of Labor and Deputy Economic Development, are accompanying the President.
The President will also travel to Bodh Gaya, a place of immense spiritual significance that reflects Sri Lanka and India’s common cultural past. This tour highlights Sri Lanka’s crucial role as India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy and the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) project.
