Modi holds talks with Opposition Leader and Tamil Parties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, met with Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa in Colombo.

Modi said he appreciated Premadasa’s personal contribution and commitment to strengthening Indo-Lanka friendship.

“Glad to meet Sri Lanka’s Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Sajith Premadasa. Appreciated his personal contribution and commitment to strengthening India-Sri Lanka friendship.”

“Our special partnership receives support in Sri Lanka cutting across party lines. Our cooperation and robust development partnership are guided by the welfare of the people of our two countries,” the Indian PM posted on ‘X’.

Opposition Leader Premadasa said Sri Lanka and India have the chance to shape a future of shared ascent, “where growth is not just measured in trade, but in the wellbeing of our people.” The SJB leader also said he is grateful for India’s unwavering support during Sri Lanka’s most difficult times.

“Honoured to have met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a moment that calls for more than economic cooperation, it calls for a deeper partnership between our nations. Sri Lanka and India have the chance to shape a future of Shared Ascent, where growth is not just measured in trade, but in the wellbeing of our people. Grateful for India’s unwavering support during Sri Lanka’s most difficult times,” he posted on ‘X’ after the meeting.

A delegation of Tamil political party representatives also called on Prime Minister Modi in Colombo today.

Reiterating India’s unwavering commitment to a life of equality, dignity and justice for the Tamil community within a united Sri Lanka, he assured that many projects and initiatives launched during his visit will contribute to their social, economic and cultural progress.

“It is always a pleasure to meet the leaders of the Tamil community of Sri Lanka,” Modi posted on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter).

Modi also conveyed his condolences on the passing of former Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leaders R. Sampanthan and Mavai Senathirajah.