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PM Modi's Sri Lanka visit

PM Narendra Modi is on a two-day trip to Sri Lanka, where he will join the 'Vesak Day' celebrations as the chief guest. Stay with ...

The Times of India | May 12, 2017, 19:02:07 IST

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19:02 (IST), May, 12

I thank President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, the government and (the) warm-hearted citizens of Sri Lanka for their hospitality: PM Modi

19:01 (IST), May, 12

"Thank you Sri Lanka! This was a memorable visit, in which I got to take part in various programmes including Vesak Day celebrations," Modi tweeted before emplaning for New Delhi.

19:01 (IST), May, 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for home after wrapping up his two-day Sri Lanka visit during which he took part in the the International Vesak Day celebrations and addressed Indian-origin Tamils.

14:52 (IST), May, 12

Sri Lanka: PM Narendra Modi met representatives of the Tamil Progressive Alliance in Dickoya.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Sri Lanka: PM Narendra Modi met representatives of the Tamil Progressive Alliance in Dickoya. <a href="https://t.co/8VYZJHYvbm">pic.twitter.com/8VYZJHYvbm</a></p> &mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/862952364172468226">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

14:51 (IST), May, 12

Under Indian housing project in Sri Lanka, 4,000 houses being constructed in up country areas, happy to announce an additional 10,000 houses: PM Modi

14:50 (IST), May, 12

Have decided to extend 1990 Emergency Ambulance Service, currently operating in western & southern provinces, to all other provinces: PM Modi

14:50 (IST), May, 12

You kept your bonds with India alive,assure you that India will support Sri Lanka's efforts towards your socio-economic development: PM Modi

13:43 (IST), May, 12

In more recent times, you have gifted to the world one of the finest spinners in cricket, Muttiah Muralitharan: PM Modi

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13:43 (IST), May, 12

Another national icon of India from later years, Puratchi Thalaivar MGR was born on this very soil, establishing a life-long connection: PM Modi

13:38 (IST), May, 12

I have special association with tea: PM Narendra Modi

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> You and I have something in common, as some you may have heard, I have special association with tea: PM Narendra Modi in Sri Lanka <a href="https://t.co/orhPIp2iFA">pic.twitter.com/orhPIp2iFA</a></p> &mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/862941341952520193">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

13:37 (IST), May, 12

We need to strengthen, not separate, (these) threads of unity and harmony: PM Modi

13:34 (IST), May, 12

You speak one of the oldest-surviving classical languages in the world. It is a matter of pride that many of you also speak Sinhala.

 

- PM Narendra Modi

You speak one of the oldest-surviving classical languages in the world. It is a matter of pride that many of you also speak Sinhala.

13:33 (IST), May, 12

If Sri Lanka today is third largest exporter of tea, it's because of your handwork: PM addressing Indian origin Tamil community in Sri Lanka

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> If Sri Lanka today is third largest exporter of tea, it&#39;s because of your handwork: PM addressing Indian origin Tamil community in Sri Lanka <a href="https://t.co/SgeqzFqkim">pic.twitter.com/SgeqzFqkim</a></p> &mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/862940673850220544">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

13:30 (IST), May, 12

We remember your forefathers. Men & women of strong will & courage, who undertook the journey of their life from India to then Ceylon.

 

- PM Modi

We remember your forefathers. Men & women of strong will & courage, who undertook the journey of their life from India to then Ceylon.

13:29 (IST), May, 12

People the world over are familiar with famous Ceylon Tea that originates in this fertile land.

 

- PM Narendra Modi

People the world over are familiar with famous Ceylon Tea that originates in this fertile land.

13:29 (IST), May, 12

It is a great pleasure to be here today. And, I am most grateful for your warm and enthusiastic welcome: PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> It is a great pleasure to be here today. And, I am most grateful for your warm and enthusiastic welcome: PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi">@narendramodi</a> <a href="https://t.co/IteqSrO4fP">pic.twitter.com/IteqSrO4fP</a></p> &mdash; PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/862938964818239488">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

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13:28 (IST), May, 12

PM is addressing Indian-origin Tamil community

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Happening now- PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi">@narendramodi</a> is addressing the Indian Origin Tamil Community. <a href="https://t.co/vbG9VFN31Q">https://t.co/vbG9VFN31Q</a></p> &mdash; PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/862938518493908993">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

13:19 (IST), May, 12

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Dickoya Hospital

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi">@narendramodi</a> inaugurated the Dickoya Hospital during his Sri Lanka visit. <a href="https://t.co/eV7eTqbuGR">pic.twitter.com/eV7eTqbuGR</a></p> &mdash; PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/862936087638884353">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

13:17 (IST), May, 12

PM Modi to address Indian-origin Tamil community shortly.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Sri Lanka: PM Modi to address Indian origin Tamil community shortly, at Norwood Grounds in Dickoya, Sri Lanka <a href="https://t.co/OtLhaCIcpj">pic.twitter.com/OtLhaCIcpj</a></p> &mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/862935195145478144">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

11:21 (IST), May, 12

PM Modi speaks in Sri Lanka

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="in"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash">#WATCH</a>: PM Narendra Modi attends International Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka <a href="https://t.co/xNHxLwwBsl">https://t.co/xNHxLwwBsl</a></p> &mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/862885139315007488">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

11:20 (IST), May, 12

On Vesak, let us light the lamps of knowledge to move out of darkness; let us look more within & let us uphold nothing else but the truth: PM Modi

11:19 (IST), May, 12

Sadly these ideologies of hate & their proponents in our region are not open to dialogue & hence only open to causing death, destruction: PM Modi

11:19 (IST), May, 12

Menace of terrorism in our region is a clear manifestation of this destructive emotion: PM Modi in Sri Lanka

11:16 (IST), May, 12

It is from the mindsets, thought streams, entities and instruments rooted in the idea of hate and violence: PM Narendra Modi

11:16 (IST), May, 12

The biggest challenge to Sustainable World Peace today is not necessarily from conflict between the nation states: PM Narendra Modi

11:15 (IST), May, 12

The themes of Social Justice and Sustainable World Peace, chosen for the Vesak day, resonate deeply with Buddha's teachings: PM Modi

11:14 (IST), May, 12

Lord Buddha’s message is as relevant in the twenty first century as it was two and a half millennia ago: PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Lord Buddha&rsquo;s message is as relevant in the twenty first century as it was two and a half millennia ago: PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi">@narendramodi</a> <a href="https://t.co/g2E1ANbVLj">pic.twitter.com/g2E1ANbVLj</a></p> &mdash; PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/862905885894430720">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

11:13 (IST), May, 12

You will find in India a friend and partner that will support your nation-building endeavours: PM Modi to the people of Sri Lanka

11:11 (IST), May, 12

Buddhism and its various strands are deep seated in our governance, culture and philosophy: PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Buddhism and its various strands are deep seated in our governance, culture and philosophy: PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi">@narendramodi</a> <a href="https://t.co/enc6OtVz5b">pic.twitter.com/enc6OtVz5b</a></p> &mdash; PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/862903474735927296">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

11:10 (IST), May, 12

I believe we are at a moment of great opportunity in our ties with Sri Lanka, says PM Modi

11:09 (IST), May, 12

My Tamil brothers and sisters will also be able to visit Varanasi, the land of Kashi Viswanath: Narendra Modi

11:09 (IST), May, 12

I have the great pleasure to announce that from August this year, Air India will operate direct flights between Colombo and Varanasi: PM Modi

11:06 (IST), May, 12

Our region is blessed to have given to the world the invaluable gift of Buddha and his teachings: PM Modi

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Our region is blessed to have given to the world the invaluable gift of Buddha and his teachings: PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi">@narendramodi</a> <a href="https://t.co/px7yj2INLC">pic.twitter.com/px7yj2INLC</a></p> &mdash; PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/862903244716036097">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

11:05 (IST), May, 12

I also bring with me the greetings of 1.25 billion people from the land of the Samyaksambuddha: PM Modi

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> I also bring with me the greetings of 1.25 billion people from the land of the Samyaksambuddha, the perfectly self awakened one: PM <a href="https://t.co/6o99XAOXs8">pic.twitter.com/6o99XAOXs8</a></p> &mdash; PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/862902980864954369">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

11:03 (IST), May, 12

Grateful to the President, PM & people of Sri Lanka

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Grateful to President <a href="https://twitter.com/MaithripalaS">@MaithripalaS</a>, PM <a href="https://twitter.com/RW_UNP">@RW_UNP</a> &amp; people of Sri Lanka for extending to me the honour to be Chief Guest at Vesak Day: PM <a href="https://t.co/aoAu1wmYpn">pic.twitter.com/aoAu1wmYpn</a></p> &mdash; PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/862902901395439616">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

11:01 (IST), May, 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun his speech at the Vesak Day celebrations.

10:56 (IST), May, 12

Welcome PM Modi!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Welcome PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi">@narendramodi</a> ???????? <a href="https://t.co/qlc1dQWTIY">pic.twitter.com/qlc1dQWTIY</a></p> &mdash; Sajith Premadasa (@sajithpremadasa) <a href="https://twitter.com/sajithpremadasa/status/862849924232208384">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

10:45 (IST), May, 12

Proud to host Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo. I want to thank PM Modi for being the Chief Guest during the celebrations.

 

- PM Ranil Wickremesinghe

Proud to host Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo. I want to thank PM Modi for being the Chief Guest during the celebrations.

10:43 (IST), May, 12

Teachings of Buddhism are relevant in today's world. Buddhism shows a moderate path and need to consolidate social justice.

 

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Teachings of Buddhism are relevant in today's world. Buddhism shows a moderate path and need to consolidate social justice.

10:35 (IST), May, 12

PM at Vesak Day celebrations

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SriLanka?src=hash">#SriLanka</a>: PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi">@narendramodi</a> and President <a href="https://twitter.com/MaithripalaS">@MaithripalaS</a> at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InternationalVesakDay?src=hash">#InternationalVesakDay</a> celebrations in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/colombo?src=hash">#colombo</a> <a href="https://t.co/HLFtWkGa5p">pic.twitter.com/HLFtWkGa5p</a></p> &mdash; Doordarshan News (@DDNewsLive) <a href="https://twitter.com/DDNewsLive/status/862894865905991680">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

10:31 (IST), May, 12

'Modi's presence speaks of deep reverence for Buddhism'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> .<a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi">@narendramodi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MaithripalaS">@MaithripalaS</a> Minister for Justice N Buddhashasana says PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi">@narendramodi</a> one of their own for ????, his presence today spks of deep reverence for Buddhism</p> &mdash; Gopal Baglay (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/862889593175015424">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

10:11 (IST), May, 12

PM Modi, Prez Maithripala Sirisena and PM Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Vesak Day celebrations.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi">@narendramodi</a>, President <a href="https://twitter.com/MaithripalaS">@MaithripalaS</a> and Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/RW_UNP">@RW_UNP</a> at the International Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo. <a href="https://t.co/kniU0YR1nO">pic.twitter.com/kniU0YR1nO</a></p> &mdash; PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/862888999005724673">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

09:48 (IST), May, 12

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="in"> PM Narendra Modi attends International Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka. <a href="https://t.co/94CWHzdhT4">pic.twitter.com/94CWHzdhT4</a></p> &mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/862884145420054528">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

08:21 (IST), May, 12

PM Modi's Lanka visit must ensure Tamils are treated at par: DMK

08:21 (IST), May, 12

Vesak Day celebrations today

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> PM Modi&#39;s Lanka visit: International Vesak Day celebrations on second day&#39;s agenda<br /> <br /> Read <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news">@ANI_news</a> story | <a href="https://t.co/QQGJpUIYhq">https://t.co/QQGJpUIYhq</a> <a href="https://t.co/T76cLmq9XQ">pic.twitter.com/T76cLmq9XQ</a></p> &mdash; ANI Digital (@ani_digital) <a href="https://twitter.com/ani_digital/status/862838591126355968">May 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

08:21 (IST), May, 12

PM Modi will also address Indian origin Tamil community. He will later make a visit to Sri Lanka's Sri Dalada Maligawa Temple.

08:21 (IST), May, 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take part in Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka; to also address a gathering.

08:20 (IST), May, 12

PM Modi meets former Lankan president Rajapaksa

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="tl"> PM Modi meets former Lankan president Rajapaksa<br /> <br /> Read <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news">@ANI_news</a> story | <a href="https://t.co/QZhW8Keo4V">https://t.co/QZhW8Keo4V</a> <a href="https://t.co/OE47okmY7I">pic.twitter.com/OE47okmY7I</a></p> &mdash; ANI Digital (@ani_digital) <a href="https://twitter.com/ani_digital/status/862774696139300864">May 11, 2017</a></blockquote>

08:20 (IST), May, 12

It is wonderful to meet this great human being

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> It is wonderful to meet this great human being <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi">@narendramodi</a> in Colombo again. Thank you for gracing <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InternationalVesakDay?src=hash">#InternationalVesakDay</a>. <a href="https://t.co/xjt6Zd9Agh">pic.twitter.com/xjt6Zd9Agh</a></p> &mdash; Maithripala Sirisena (@MaithripalaS) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaithripalaS/status/862697599115165696">May 11, 2017</a></blockquote>

08:13 (IST), May, 12

No agreements to be signed

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> No agreements or MoUs were to be signed but PM Modi did hold discussions with the Srilankan Govt: Sanjay Panda,MEA <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/colombo?src=hash">#colombo</a> <a href="https://t.co/A0iuX2VT72">pic.twitter.com/A0iuX2VT72</a></p> &mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/862730570349944832">May 11, 2017</a></blockquote>

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