Updated On: 17 October, 2025 09:33 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The visit comes a day after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with PM Amarasuriya, discussing ways to bolster cooperation between the two countries. She said the purpose of her visit was to “further increase and strengthen our (India-Sri Lanka) relationship”

PM Narendra Modi holds discussions with Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya in Delhi. PIC/X
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Friday met his Sri Lankan counterpart Harini Amarasuriya in New Delhi and discussed a wide range of issues, including education, women’s empowerment, innovation, development cooperation, and the welfare of fishermen.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Glad to welcome Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Harini Amarasuriya. Our discussions covered a broad range of areas, including education, women's empowerment, innovation, development cooperation and welfare of our fishermen. As close neighbours, our cooperation holds immense importance for the prosperity of our two peoples as well as the shared region.”