1751
Good to meet FM Narayan Khadka of Nepal on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Ministerial.
Discussed our cooperation in connectivity, energy, fertilizers, health and power.
Agreed to focus on taking forward the Ramayan circuit.
1752
Disturbed to see this news. Am asking High Commissioner Baglay to contact and discuss how India can help.
@IndiainSL
#NeighbourhoodFirst twitter.com/SriLankaTweet/…
1753
Participated at the 18th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting in Colombo today. Thank FM Prof. G.L. Peiris for his hospitality.
Emphasized our commitment to intensify and expand areas of cooperation, especially connectivity, energy and maritime cooperation.
1754
Neighborhood First reaffirmed.
24 hours in Addu.
#IndiaMaldives
1755
India’s humanitarian initiatives in Jaffna continue. A clip from the ‘Jaipur Foot’ camp underway.
1756
Another example of India’s development assistance delivery. This time the Jaffna Cultural Centre.
1757
A good meeting with Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic resources Douglas Devananda.
Exchanged views on issues pertaining to fishermen. Positively noted the agreement signed on fisheries harbour development, including in the North.
1758
Concluded productive talks with Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris of Sri Lanka.
Discussed economic recovery, our development partnership, mutual security, fishermen’s issues and international coordination.
Also witnessed the signing of many notable agreements.
1759
Met the TNA delegation led by Shri R Sampanthan.
Discussed realization of the aspirations of the Tamils of Sri Lanka for equality, justice, peace and dignity.
1760
Nice to meet DPM and FM Don Pramudwinai of Thailand on the margins of the BIMSTEC Ministerial.
Discussed global and regional issues as well as taking BIMSTEC forward.
1761
Visited the @hcltech office development centre in Colombo. Great example of shared talent and global workplace.
Appreciate @RajapaksaNamal for joining on this occasion.
1762
Thank Prime Minister @PresRajapaksa for his gracious welcome.
Our discussions were followed by some notable events:
1. Witnessed the signing of agreement on supporting Buddhist culture and heritage.
2. Virtually toured an ongoing camp in Jaffna on fitting ‘Jaipur Foot’.
1763
Pleased to call on President @GotabayaR of Sri Lanka.
Reviewed various dimensions of our close neighbourly relationship.
Assured him of India’s continued cooperation and understanding.
1764
Visited Lanka IOC in downtown Colombo. MD Manoj Gupta briefed me on fuel supply situation.
Indian LoC of US$ 500 million is helping Sri Lankan people in their everyday life.
1765
Began the visit by meeting Finance Minister @RealBRajapaksa.
Discussed the economic situation and India’s supportive response. We will continue to be guided by Neighbourhood First
1766
Arrived in Colombo for bilateral visit and BIMSTEC meeting.
Look forward to my discussions over the next two days.
1767
Leaving Addu with so many warm memories.
#IndiaMaldives
1768
Completed a productive visit to Addu, Maldives.
Thank President @ibusolih and Foreign Minister @abdulla_shahid.
#IndiaMaldives
1769
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1770
For those who want to see Indian project delivery abroad now, see the clip on the Maldives Police Academy inaugurated today.
1771
Thank FM @abdulla_shahid and Mayor Ali Nazir from Addu city for joining me at the Meedhoo eco-tourism zone inauguration.
A practical example of working together on promoting tourism and reviving the economy.
1772
Glad to participate with FM @abdullah_shahid and Health Minister @KerafaNaseem at the inauguration of the Drug Detoxification and Rehabilitation Centre in Addu.
1773
Handed over the expanded Coastal Radar System in Maldives to Chief of Defence Force, @CDFofMNDF.
Product of MEA-Navy partnership for regional security.
A fine example of our SAGAR and Neighbourhood First policies. A strong statement of our Special Partnership.
1774
Breaking new ground in #IndiaMaldives friendship.
The road project in Addu goes forward.
1775
A fruitful meeting with @ShimranAb, Home Minister of Maldives.
Discussed capacity building and training cooperation in law enforcement. Appreciate his strong support for #IndiaMaldives special partnership.
External Affairs Minister of India. Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Gujarat State.