Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent congratulatory messages to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on the first anniversary of his assumption of Office. Prime Minister Modi observed that India Sri Lanka relationship had expanded into new areas and was strengthened in the past one year.
Indian High Commission in its release said:
"Prime Minister Modi underlined that the strong collaboration between the two countries in the midst of challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic symbolized the friendly ties between the two peoples. Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s commitment to support Sri Lanka’s fight against the COVID 19 pandemic as well as in Sri Lanka’s development priorities. He also expressed confidence that under the decisive leadership of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa full potential of the bilateral relationship will be realized."