Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya arrived in India on Thursday for her first official visit since assuming office. The two-day trip aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation across education, trade, and maritime security.
During her stay till October 18, Amarasuriya will meet top Indian leaders and deliver the keynote address at the ‘NDTV World Summit’ organised by NDTV and Chintan Research Foundation. She will also visit IIT Delhi and NITI Aayog to explore partnerships in technology, education, and innovation.
A proud alumna of Hindu College, University of Delhi, the Prime Minister will return to her alma mater for a ceremonial welcome, including a Guard of Honour, tree plantation, and cultural programs by students. Later, she will attend a business event to boost trade and investment ties between the two nations.
The visit underscores India and Sri Lanka’s growing strategic relationship under the ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘MAHASAGAR Vision’ policies. Both countries recently strengthened maritime and defence cooperation, with new agreements in energy, health, digital transformation, and cultural projects signed during earlier high-level meetings.
