PM Modi's Three-Nation Tour To Give Fillip To Maritime Diplomacy
Modi is also expected to travel to Anuradhapura, Talaimannar and Jaffna. In Anuradhapura, he will visit the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi.
In Jaffna, he will unveil a plaque at the site of the proposed India-funded Jaffna Cultural Centre and also hand over to beneficiaries, houses built with Indian assistance.
In Talaimannar, Modi will flag off the first train signifying recommencement of the Talaimannar/Medawachchiya sector of the train service to Colombo, following the rehabilitation work carried out with Indian credit assistance, said the Sri Lankan foreign ministry.
Modi's visit to Sri Lanka is the first official visit by an Indian prime minister in 27 years after the 1987 visit by then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. He will be accorded a ceremonial welcome, including a Guard of Honour and gun salute.
Modi has said in tweets that he is eagerly looking forward to enhancing ties with the three countries.
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