Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for her first official visit to India since assuming office.
The visit underscores the tradition of close ties and regular engagement between the two countries, with discussions expected to focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation.
During her stay, Prime Minister Amarasuriya will meet with Indian political leaders on issues of mutual interest. She is also scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the NDTV World Summit, co-hosted by NDTV and the Chintan Research Foundation.
In her capacity as Education Minister, the Prime Minister will visit the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and NITI Aayog to explore partnerships in education and technology. She will also return to her alma mater, Hindu College at Delhi University, where she completed her undergraduate studies.
Additionally, she will take part in a business forum aimed at strengthening commercial linkages between Sri Lanka and India.
Dr. Amarasuriya departed Colombo for New Delhi in the early hours of Wednesday on SriLankan Airlines flight UL-191. She is scheduled to remain in India until October 18, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism.
