I thank President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, the government and (the) warm-hearted citizens of Sri Lanka for their hospitality: PM Modi
"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.
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.
Sri Lanka: PM Narendra Modi met representatives of the Tamil Progressive Alliance in Dickoya.
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
Have decided to extend 1990 Emergency Ambulance Service, currently operating in western & southern provinces, to all other provinces: PM Modi
You kept your bonds with India alive,assure you that India will support Sri Lanka's efforts towards your socio-economic development: PM Modi
In more recent times, you have gifted to the world one of the finest spinners in cricket, Muttiah Muralitharan: PM Modi
Another national icon of India from later years, Puratchi Thalaivar MGR was born on this very soil, establishing a life-long connection: PM Modi
I have special association with tea: PM Narendra Modi
We need to strengthen, not separate, (these) threads of unity and harmony: PM 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.
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
We remember your forefathers. Men & women of strong will & courage, who undertook the journey of their life from India to then Ceylon.
People the world over are familiar with famous Ceylon Tea that originates in this fertile land.
It is a great pleasure to be here today. And, I am most grateful for your warm and enthusiastic welcome: PM
PM is addressing Indian-origin Tamil community
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Dickoya Hospital
PM Modi to address Indian-origin Tamil community shortly.
PM Modi speaks in Sri Lanka
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
Sadly these ideologies of hate & their proponents in our region are not open to dialogue & hence only open to causing death, destruction: PM Modi
Menace of terrorism in our region is a clear manifestation of this destructive emotion: PM Modi in Sri Lanka
It is from the mindsets, thought streams, entities and instruments rooted in the idea of hate and violence: PM Narendra Modi
The biggest challenge to Sustainable World Peace today is not necessarily from conflict between the nation states: PM Narendra Modi
The themes of Social Justice and Sustainable World Peace, chosen for the Vesak day, resonate deeply with Buddha's teachings: PM Modi
Lord Buddha’s message is as relevant in the twenty first century as it was two and a half millennia ago: PM
You will find in India a friend and partner that will support your nation-building endeavours: PM Modi to the people of Sri Lanka
Buddhism and its various strands are deep seated in our governance, culture and philosophy: PM
I believe we are at a moment of great opportunity in our ties with Sri Lanka, says PM Modi
My Tamil brothers and sisters will also be able to visit Varanasi, the land of Kashi Viswanath: Narendra Modi
I have the great pleasure to announce that from August this year, Air India will operate direct flights between Colombo and Varanasi: PM Modi
Our region is blessed to have given to the world the invaluable gift of Buddha and his teachings: PM Modi
I also bring with me the greetings of 1.25 billion people from the land of the Samyaksambuddha: PM Modi
Grateful to the President, PM & people of Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun his speech at the Vesak Day celebrations.
Welcome PM Modi!
Proud to host Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo. I want to thank PM Modi for being the Chief Guest during the celebrations.
Teachings of Buddhism are relevant in today's world. Buddhism shows a moderate path and need to consolidate social justice.
PM at Vesak Day celebrations
'Modi's presence speaks of deep reverence for Buddhism'
PM Modi, Prez Maithripala Sirisena and PM Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Vesak Day celebrations.
PM Modi's Lanka visit must ensure Tamils are treated at par: DMK
Vesak Day celebrations today
PM Modi will also address Indian origin Tamil community. He will later make a visit to Sri Lanka's Sri Dalada Maligawa Temple.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take part in Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka; to also address a gathering.
PM Modi meets former Lankan president Rajapaksa
It is wonderful to meet this great human being
No agreements to be signed
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