Seven MoUs Signed
Defence cooperation (umbrella agreement for structured collaboration).
Energy sector:
Energy grid connection.
Development of Trincomalee as an energy hub (with UAE collaboration).
Digitisation.
Health sector cooperation.
Multi-sectoral assistance to Eastern Province of Sri Lanka.
Security & Strategic Cooperation
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed commitment:
Not to allow Sri Lankan territory to be used against India’s security or regional stability.
PM Modi emphasized:
Shared security interests.
Interconnected and co-dependent security frameworks.
Development Projects Launched
Cold storage plant in Dambulla (central Sri Lanka) – virtually inaugurated.
Solar power plant in Trincomalee (eastern Sri Lanka) – virtually inaugurated.
Financial Assistance
India reduced interest rates on loans to Sri Lanka.
Over $100 million in loans converted into grants to support external debt treatment and economic recovery.
India's Global Role Appreciated
President Dissanayake:
Applauded India’s rise as a regional and global leader.
Thanked India for support in debt restructuring and economic recovery.
Conferred ‘Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana’ title on PM Modi – symbol of enduring friendship and support.
Cultural & Religious Diplomacy
India to send Buddha relics (found in Gujarat, 1960) to Sri Lanka for Vesak festivities (May).
India to support:
Renovation of Thirukoneswaram Temple (Trincomalee).
Construction of sacred city in Anuradhapura Mahabodhi temple complex.
Construction of Sita Eliya temple in Nuwara Eliya.
Ceremonial Welcome
PM Modi received guard of honour at Independence Square, Colombo.
Held bilateral discussions with President Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat.
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