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Sri Lankan PM meets Modi; Indian fishermen's issue discussed

October 17, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussed a range of issues such as development cooperation and the welfare of Indian fishermen with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. Amarasuriya met Modi at his official residence in New Delhi. 

"Glad to welcome Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ms. Harini Amarasuriya. Our discussions covered a broad range of areas, including education, women's empowerment, innovation, development cooperation and welfare of our fishermen," Modi said in a post on X. 

"As close neighbours, our cooperation holds immense importance for the prosperity of our two peoples as well as the shared region," Modi said. -- PTI