The President Sends Best Wishes to Narendra Modi as He Begins Third Term as Prime Minister of India
President Ranil Wickremesinghe conveyed his warm wishes to H.E. Narendra Modi, who was inaugurated for a third consecutive term as Prime Minister of India. Both leaders reiterated their dedication to upholding strong Indo-Sri Lankan ties.
The inauguration ceremony, which took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on the previous day (09), was a majestic occasion, graced by President Wickremesinghe upon the special invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Several regional leaders attended the inauguration ceremony, including Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal, President of the Republic Maldives Mohamed Muizzu, Vice President of Seychelles Ahmed Afif, Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth, and Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay. President Ranil Wickremesinghe was highly acknowledged by these leaders.
Following the oath-taking ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posed for a group photograph with the regional leaders, with President Wickremesinghe seated beside him.
Simultaneously, President Ranil Wickremesinghe and other dignitaries attended a banquet hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Indian media highlighted President Wickremesinghe’s presence at the inauguration ceremony, with billboards showcasing images of him and Prime Minister Modi prominently displayed at major intersections in New Delhi.
President Wickremesinghe was accompanied at the event by President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake, Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aruni Wijewardene, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Kshenuka Senewiratne, Government Information Director General Dinith Chinthaka Karunaratne, and President’s Private Secretary Sandra Perera.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe congratulated H.E. Narendra Modi on being sworn in for a third term as Prime Minister of India, reaffirming their commitment to strong Indo-Sri Lankan relations. Wickremesinghe attended the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, along with other regional leaders. They also attended a dinner hosted by Modi. Indian media highlighted Wickremesinghe’s presence, with billboards displaying images of him and Modi. Wickremesinghe was accompanied by his Secretary, Foreign Affairs Secretary, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, and other officials. The leaders posed for a group photo, symbolizing their dedication to regional cooperation.
