New Delhi: Newly appointed President of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa is visiting India on his first official foreign tour. On Friday, he held bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi, in which issues ranging from terrorism to trade were discussed. In the joint press conference, PM Narendra Modi said that India opposes terrorism in every form and our war against it will continue, India will continue to cooperate with Sri Lanka in this fight.

In a joint press conference, PM Modi said, 'I congratulate President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for the decisive victory in elections, the strength and maturity of democracy in Sri Lanka is a matter of pride. It is an honor for us that President Rajapaksa chose India for his first visit, this is a proof of the friendship of India-Sri Lanka. PM Modi said that, 'India has stood with Sri Lanka for the progress, peace and prosperity of both countries. A stable, secure Sri Lanka is in the interest of not only India but also the Indian subcontinent. India-Sri Lanka is the nearest maritime neighbor, the strong relationship between the two countries is the historical basis.

PM Modi said during this time that under our government's 'Neighbor First' policy, we give priority to relations with Sri Lanka. Today, bilateral and international affairs were discussed between President Rajapaksa and me. We have decided that together we will strengthen the multi-faceted partnership between the two countries.

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