New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and
his Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe will hold
extensive talks tomorrow with an aim to lift the momentum of
bilateral ties.
Wickremesinghe arrived here today from Bengaluru which
was his first destination. He was received at the airport here
by Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Taranjit Singh
Sandhu.
The Sri Lankan Prime Minister is here primarily to attend
the 5th Global Conference on Cyber Space.
"A partnership marked by historical linkages and deep
rooted friendship. Sri Lankan Prime Minister @RW_UNP arrives
in New Delhi to participate in the 5th Global Conference on
Cyber Space 2017," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson
Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
In their talks, Modi and Wickremesinghe are also expected
to deliberate on a range of issues including ways to boost
trade and security cooperation.
He will also call on President Ram Nath Kovind.
Prime Minister Modi visited Sri Lanka in May during which
he attended the biggest Buddhist festival 'Vesak Day' as its
chief guest.
Wickremesinghe arrived in Bengaluru yesterday. He will
wrap up his visit here on Friday.
