- The Indian PM said that our region is blessed to have given to the world the invaluable gift of Buddha and his teachings. Buddhism and its various strands are deep seated in our governance, culture and philosophy, he said.
- Modi stated that Sri Lanka takes pride in being among the most important nerve centres of Buddhist teachings and learning. Vesak is an occasion for us to celebrate the unbroken shared heritage of Buddhism, he said.
- The Indian Prime Minister also said that India’s national carrier will commence direct flights between Colombo and Varanasi.
- The 1990 ambulance service funded by the Indian Government now operating in the Western and Southern provinces, will be extended to the entire country, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the spirit of Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka and announced the construction of additional 10,000 houses in upcountry areas.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former president Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo in an apparently unscheduled late night meeting.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday (12/05) left for home after wrapping up his two-day Sri Lanka visit during which he took part in the International Vesak Day celebrations.
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