Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday, April 5, 2025 accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the historic Independence Square in Colombo, perhaps the first such honour given to a foreign leader.
He was received at the Square by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The prime minister's visit to Sri Lanka comes at a time the island nation is showing signs of recovery from the economic stress.
IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a special ceremonial welcome at Independence Square in Colombo, here and below. Photographs: ANI Photo
IMAGE: Modi receives a warm welcome from members of the Indian community on his arrival in Colombo.
IMAGE: Modi interacts with members of the Indian community.
IMAGE: Modi watches a puppet show highlighting parts of the Sundar Kand during his welcome.
IMAGE: Modi reaches out to the Indian community, here and below.
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