India and SL should be the two engines of development of South Asia says Mody in SL parliament
(Lanka-e-News- 13.March.2015, 11.00PM) ‘The world looks at India as a main partner of the international economy , and it is India’s interest to make Sri Lanka (SL) its assistant . India and SL should be the main engines of development in South Asia’, said Indian Prime minister Mody making a historic statement when addressing the SL parliament today(13) . Speaking further Mody went on to elaborate as follows :
''No matter from what angle you look , India and SL are in many ways alike. Being close neighbors , whether it is religious , lingual , cultural or any other , both countries have similarities. Even we received our independence almost at the same time.
SL’s development in the Indian ocean is a ground for India’s prosperity. As the world is viewing India as a main partner of the international economy , so is India’s interest to make SL as its assistant.
India and SL must be made the two main engines in South Asia’s economic growth. We signed an agreement to harness the nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. Agriculture is a sphere that can be developed. The satellite technology can be used to the maximum by SL. When Sri Lankans are travelling to India we have introduced a on line visa for them .
My native place is a place of importance during the period of Lord Buddha. We have necessity to strongly safeguard our two countries . Ocean security is paramount .In progress and disaster (triumph and trial ) , both countries must have the strength to stand together holding hands
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We must identify the evil pressures militating against our security and progress . No room must be allowed to mount evil pressures . The security of countries like SL , India and Maldives must be made sure.That is part of the responsibility to ensure the security of the ordinary people.''
SL Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing the parliament spoke thus :
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'The Democratic company was in existence in India before the Greek civilization. The rule of Kings during the Gautama Buddha’s time can be cited as an example.The ancient civilization of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa eras of SL , are also examples of this zone. The arrival of Prince Vijaya in SL during the Chola and Pandawa are similar examples. The relationship between SL and India is something that has lasted for a very long time.
The main activities in the Indian ocean zone are India’s, while SL too has a role to play.''
Opposition leader Nimal Siripala De Silva in his address said :
''These pictures depict the extraordinary warm welcome accorded to the Indian P.M. Narendra Mody , at the Presidential palace this morning . It is after 25 years an Indian P.M. has visited this country.''
Pictures - PM Modi's visit SL
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Good hearted Big brother successfully concludes tour of SL and leaves for India (Video)
(Lanka-e-News- 15.March.2015, 4.30PM) The Indian Prime Minister (P.M) Narendra Modi , who visited Sri Lanka (an Indian P.M. touring SL after 28 years), after a very successful and fruitful two day tour and left the Island at 8.00 last night.
The Indian P.M. who signed four agreements with SL said , India and SL should be the two engines in the development processes in South Asia. This statement is viewed in the political circles as most significant because it was made in the parliament of SL , the oldest in South Asia.
Modi who met with SL president Maithri, Prime Minister Ranil, Foreign minister Mangala Samaraweera ,opposition leader Nimal Siripala and the SL Trade Council yesterday , also met with former president Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunge.
Prior to addressing the SL parliament yesterday evening , he visited the memorial erected in memory of the two thousand or more Indian peace keeping force soldiers (IPKF) who sacrificed their lives to protect the territorial integrity of SL, and paid his respects .
Day before yesterday night , he attended a dinner hosted by SL Prime Minister . The leaders of Indian community as well as important Indian nationals in SL participated.
After visiting Anuradhapura Sri Mahabodhi and Ruwanweli Seya last morning with SL president Maithripala Sirisena and paying homage to those sites , he toured Taliamannar and Jaffna. When he was on the pilgrimage touring Ruwan Weli Seya , there was a sudden rainfall without any signal. This was considered by the devotees as a divine blessing showered on Modi.
During his tour of Jaffna, Modi met with chief minister of north Vigneswaran , TNA leader R. Sambandan and several others and held discussions. Modi said , the new government of SL has initiated a change , and requested the TNA to act with patience , and assist the new government to carry forward its program.Modi travelled to Jaffna in a plane belonging to Indian airlines.
The railway line from Medawachchiya to Talaimannar which was built under the re development program with the aid of India was inaugurated by Modi today. The Tiger organization destroyed the Kalladi bridge 27 years ago ,whereby travelling by rail was completely disrupted. To construct this railway line extending 106 kilometers was built at a cost of Rs. 2530 million by India.
The Indian P.M. who returned to Colombo in the evening attended a party at the Indian house . Thereafter he left for India in the last night .
Herein are photographs of importance in respect of Modi’s tour of Sri Lanka and herein a video of his parliament speech
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