High Commission of Sri Lanka in India

High Commissioner Senewiratne honored to attend Nalanda University Campus inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had the pleasure of presenting for its library the Collection of Papers on Buddhism in 5 vols by Prof Asanga Tilakaratne & the Cult of the Goddess Pattini authored by Prof Gananath Obeyesekere on 19^th June 2024.

Sri Lanka High Commissioner Kshenuka Senewiratne together with Deputy High Commissioner Priyanga Wickramasinghe called on Hon. Nirmala Sitharaman today (12^th June 2024) to extend felicitations on her reappointment as India’s Finance Minister. Sri Lanka looks forward to enhancing the enduring friendship & cooperation between Sri Lanka and India.

Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Indo-Sri Lankan Relations

President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended his warm congratulations to H.E. Narendra Modi, who was sworn in for a third consecutive term as Prime Minister of India. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining strong Indo-Sri Lankan relations. 

The swearing-in ceremony, held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi yesterday (09), was a grand event, attended by President Wickremesinghe at the special invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by several regional leaders, including Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal, President of the Republic Maldives Mohamed Muizzu, Vice President of Seychelles Ahmed Afif, Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth and Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay. President Ranil Wickremesinghe received high recognition from these leaders. 

After taking the oath of office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posed for a group photo with the regional leaders, with President Wickremesinghe seated next to him.

Meanwhile, President Ranil Wickremesinghe and other state leaders attended a dinner organized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

The Indian media gave special attention to President Wickremesinghe's presence at the swearing-in ceremony, with billboards displaying images of him and Prime Minister Modi prominently placed around major roundabouts in New Delhi.

President Wickremesinghe was accompanied at the event by President's Secretary Saman Ekanayake, Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aruni Wijewardene, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Kshenuka Senewiratne, Government Information Director General Dinith Chinthaka Karunaratne, and President's Private Secretary Sandra Perera.

President’s Media Division (PMD)

• Bangladesh Prime Minister expresses satisfaction at the successful recovery of the Sri Lankan economy under the leadership of President Ranil Wickremesinghe
• President Ranil Wickremesinghe pledges to embark on a tour of Bangladesh following the election

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has assured President Ranil Wickremesinghe of Bangladesh's commitment to support Sri Lanka's agricultural modernization program.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are currently in New Delhi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders engaged in bilateral discussions this morning (10), where Prime Minister Hasina assured her country’s commitment to assist Sri Lanka to modernised agriculture.