Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi today (16), marking a key engagement during her maiden official visit to India since assuming office.
During the discussions, both sides reaffirmed India’s continued support to Sri Lanka and explored opportunities to enhance cooperation in education and capacity building, the Prime Minister’s Office said.
Dr. Amarasuriya arrived in New Delhi early this morning on SriLankan Airlines flight UL-191, departing from the Bandaranaike International Airport at around 12:40 a.m. She will remain in India until October 18.
During her stay, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet several Indian political leaders to discuss bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.
She will also deliver the keynote address at the NDTV World Summit 2025, jointly organized by NDTV and the Chintan Research Foundation, under the theme “Steering Change in Uncertain Times.”
In addition, Dr. Amarasuriya—who also serves as Minister of Education—is expected to visit the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and NITI Aayog to explore potential collaborations in education, innovation, and technology aimed at strengthening academic and institutional ties between the two countries.
