Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday said that his discussion with Sri Lankan President focused on boosting economic partnership between India and Sri Lanka.
The Indian Prime Minister in a tweet said that both of them discussed the fishermen’s issue. “The issue of our hardworking fishermen also featured in the talks with President Wickremesinghe. Both of us concur that this issue must be approached in a manner that is humane and compassionate,” the Premier said. “We also worked to deepen connectivity and cooperation in tourism, energy, trade, education, fintech and skill development,” he said.
The Indian Prime Minister has congratulated President Wickremesinghe on completing a year in office and working for Sri Lanka’s progress with great courage.“Sri Lanka is key to our ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘SAGAR’ efforts and thus, we discussed ways to deepen bilateral ties,” he said.