Cowardly acts of terror cannot defeat the spirit of Sri Lanka - Modi arrives in SL

[DarkSeid]

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who was on a visit to Sri Lanka has left for India a short while ago, stated Ada Derana reporter.

Modi is the first foreign leader to visit Sri Lanka after the deadly Easter terror attacks in April. His visit is considered as a sign of India’s affirmation of solidarity with Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the attacks.

Holding bilateral talks, the Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and the Indian Premier recognized that international cooperation should be enhanced to eradicate terrorism.

“Met President @MaithripalaS, our second meeting in 10 days. President Sirisena and I agreed that terrorism is a joint threat that needs collective and focussed action. Reiterated India’s commitment to partner with Sri Lanka for a shared, secure and prosperous future,” Modi tweeted after his talks with President Sirisena.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that the two leaders discussed bilateral issues of mutual interest. A banquet was hosted in honour of Prime Minister Modi by President Sirisena.

Modi also received a special gift, a replica of the Samadhi Buddha Statue, from “special friend” Sirisena.

“A special gift from a special friend. President @MaithripalaS presented PM @narendramodi the Samadhi Buddha Statue. This is considered to be one of the best sculptures in the Anuradhapura era. The original statue was sculptured between the 4th and 7th centuries AD,” the Prime Minister’s Office tweeted.

“This replica of the Samadhi Buddha Statue has been hand carved using white teak. This masterpiece has taken almost two years to complete. The meditation pose is known as Dhyana Mudra,” it added.

Earlier, Prime Minister Modi’s entourage made a detour to St Anthony’s church - one of the sites of the horrific Easter Sunday attacks - on their way to the Presidential Secretariat, where a red carpet welcome awaited.

Modi paid tributes to the victims of the deadly terror strikes at the church and said the “cowardly acts of terror cannot defeat the spirit of Sri Lanka”.

“I am confident Sri Lanka will rise again. Cowardly acts of terror cannot defeat the spirit of Sri Lanka. India stands in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka,” said Modi.

After paying tributes to the victims of the Easter attacks at the Catholic church, Modi arrived at the President’s House where he was accorded a ceremonial reception. President Sirisena held an umbrella to provide cover to himself and Prime Minister Modi from rain.

-With excerpts from agencies

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[Yaseen1]

modi not lose any opportunity to malign and kill Muslims and come sirilanka for preaching them to do same which he did in gujrat and is currently doing with minorities

 

[DarkSeid]

Spirit of Sri Lanka cannot be defeated by acts of terrorism: Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is visiting Sri Lanka on Sunday said that Sri Lanka is not going to bow down in face of terrorism and the spirit of the island nation cannot be defeated by acts of terrorism.

"I am confident Sri Lanka will rise again. Cowardly acts of terror cannot defeat the spirit of Sri Lanka. India stands in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka," the PM tweeted as he arrived in Sri Lanka, Times of India reported.

PM Modi is the first foreign head of a government to visit Sri Lanka after the April 21 terrorist attacks.

The PM's visit is also symbolic of the solidarity of people of India with the people of Sri Lanka during difficult times.

With his visit, the Prime Minister will be hoping to send a strong message to the international community regarding the normalcy regained in the current security situation in Sri Lanka. This could have a substantial positive impact on the foreign tourist inflows into Sri Lanka, and on the Sri Lankan economy at large.

Terrorism is likely to be on the focal agendas of the PM's visit to Lanka. The Indian government has already offered assistance to the Lankan government in its fight against terrorism.

India and Sri Lanka have a long history of mutual cooperation. Both countries have helped each other in their times of need. India has always been a First Responder to Sri Lanka’s needs and priorities. Whether it be the flood or drought, India has been the first to respond with men and material. India has also completed several people-oriented development projects all across the island, as pure gifts from people of India. With his visit, the PM will like to further deepen these ties.

In March 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Prime Minister of India to visit Lanka in the last 28 years. Two years later, he once again visited the island as Chief Guest at the International Vesak Day celebrations.

The visit of PM Modi is also a demonstration of the priority India attaches to its ‘Neighbourhood-First Policy’, & ‘SAGAR Doctrine’ [Security and Growth for All in the Region]. During this visit, the objective will be to convey to the people of Sri Lanka that they are not alone, and India stands with them shoulder to shoulder, in these hours of need.

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[Vikki]

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who was on a visit to Sri Lanka has left for India a short while ago, stated Ada Derana reporter.

Modi is the first foreign leader to visit Sri Lanka after the deadly Easter terror attacks in April. His visit is considered as a sign of India’s affirmation of solidarity with Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the attacks.

Holding bilateral talks, the Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and the Indian Premier recognized that international cooperation should be enhanced to eradicate terrorism.

“Met President @MaithripalaS, our second meeting in 10 days. President Sirisena and I agreed that terrorism is a joint threat that needs collective and focussed action. Reiterated India’s commitment to partner with Sri Lanka for a shared, secure and prosperous future,” Modi tweeted after his talks with President Sirisena.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that the two leaders discussed bilateral issues of mutual interest. A banquet was hosted in honour of Prime Minister Modi by President Sirisena.

Modi also received a special gift, a replica of the Samadhi Buddha Statue, from “special friend” Sirisena.

“A special gift from a special friend. President @MaithripalaS presented PM @narendramodi the Samadhi Buddha Statue. This is considered to be one of the best sculptures in the Anuradhapura era. The original statue was sculptured between the 4th and 7th centuries AD,” the Prime Minister’s Office tweeted.

“This replica of the Samadhi Buddha Statue has been hand carved using white teak. This masterpiece has taken almost two years to complete. The meditation pose is known as Dhyana Mudra,” it added.

Earlier, Prime Minister Modi’s entourage made a detour to St Anthony’s church - one of the sites of the horrific Easter Sunday attacks - on their way to the Presidential Secretariat, where a red carpet welcome awaited.

Modi paid tributes to the victims of the deadly terror strikes at the church and said the “cowardly acts of terror cannot defeat the spirit of Sri Lanka”.

“I am confident Sri Lanka will rise again. Cowardly acts of terror cannot defeat the spirit of Sri Lanka. India stands in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka,” said Modi.

After paying tributes to the victims of the Easter attacks at the Catholic church, Modi arrived at the President’s House where he was accorded a ceremonial reception. President Sirisena held an umbrella to provide cover to himself and Prime Minister Modi from rain.

-With excerpts from agencies

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Overwhelmed by the welcome and respect you gave...thanks sri lanka

 

[UserCool]

Look at the hand movements lol