President Ranil Wickremesinghe has accepted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to attend his swearing-in ceremony, which is likely to take place on June 8.
The invitation was extended during a phone call by President Wickremesinghe to congratulate Premier Modi on the historic victory in the recent national polls, with Narendra Modi set to take the oath as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive term.
“During the conversation, Prime Minister @narendramodi invited President Wickremesinghe to his swearing-in ceremony, which President @RW_UNP accepted,” the President’s Media Division of Sri Lanka said in a post on X.
“President Ranil Wickremesinghe congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the @BJP4India-led NDA’s electoral victory in a phone call,” the post added.
Prime Minister Modi thanked President Wickremesinghe for his warm wishes, the Indian Prime Minister’s office said.
He conveyed India’s continued commitment to building stronger ties between India and Sri Lanka, in keeping with India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and SAGAR vision.
The two leaders also noted the significant progress that has taken place in implementing the Vision Document issued during the visit of President Wickremesinghe to New Delhi in July 2023.
Both leaders reiterated their commitment to accelerating progress in enhancing connectivity in all its dimensions to catalyze mutual growth, development, and prosperity, the Premier’s office said in a statement. (Newswire)
During the conversation, Prime Minister @narendramodi invited President Wickremesinghe to his swearing-in ceremony, which President @RW_UNP accepted. (2/2)#DiplomacyLK #LKA #PMD @MFA_SriLanka
— President’s Media Division of Sri Lanka – PMD (@PMDNewsGov) June 5, 2024