Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya calls on PM Modi
Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 17 October 2025; they discussed education, technology, innovation, development cooperation and fishermen's welfare.
Summary
Dr Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 17 October 2025. PM Modi said her visit would give fresh momentum to India–Sri Lanka ties and recalled his State visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025, when he held discussions with President Anura Kumara Disanayaka. The two leaders discussed strengthening cooperation in education, technology, innovation, development cooperation and the welfare of fishermen. PM Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to the shared development journey of the two countries and conveyed his wishes to President Disanayaka.
Key facts
- Date/place
- 17 Oct 2025, New Delhi
- Visitor
- Dr Harini Amarasuriya, PM of Sri Lanka
- SL President
- Anura Kumara Disanayaka
- Recalled
- PM Modi's State visit to Sri Lanka, April 2025
- Areas
- Education, technology, innovation, development cooperation, fishermen's welfare
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who is the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka who called on PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 17 October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Dr Harini Amarasuriya
PIB: H.E. Dr Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, called on PM Modi; Anura Kumara Disanayaka is Sri Lanka's President.
Consider the following statements: 1. Dr Harini Amarasuriya is the President of Sri Lanka. 2. PM Modi made a State visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. PIB: Dr Amarasuriya is the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (the President is Anura Kumara Disanayaka); PM Modi recalled his State visit to Sri Lanka in April this year.