PM Modi, Sri Lankan President Jointly Launch India-Backed Maho-Anuradhapura Railway Line, Flag Off Train

PM Modi, who was on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, arrived in Anuradhapura to jointly launch Maho-Anuradhapura railway line with Sri Lankan President.

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PM Modi in Sri Lanka (Photo: X/ Narendra Modi)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake jointly launched the signalling system for the Maho-Anuradhapura railway line – a project supported by the government of India.

They also launched the railway track of the Maho-Omanthai railway line and flagged off a train at Anuradhapura Railway Station.

“In Anuradhapura, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and I inaugurated the upgraded section of the existing Mahawa-Omanthe railway line. The ‍ project to establish an improved signalling and telecommunications system for the Mahawa-Anuradhapura section was also launched. India is proud to support ‍ Lanka in various aspects of its journey towards development," PM Modi tweeted.

PM Modi, who was on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, reached Anuradhapura earlier today.

“In Anuradhapura with my friend, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake," PM Modi tweeted.

He also visited Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple in Anuradhapura along with the Sri Lankan President.

“Along with President Dissanayake, I paid homage to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura. It was a moment that reminded me of the deep honor of spending time at one of the most revered sites for Buddhists. This sacred place stands as a living symbol of peace, wisdom, and spiritual continuity. I pray that the teachings of the Buddha will always guide us on the right path," PM Modi tweeted after the visit.

As a special gesture during PM Modi’s visit, Sri Lanka released 14 Indian fishermen who were earlier arrested.

Thanking Sri Lanka for the hospitality, the Prime Minister said that the visit will add momentum to the bilateral relations.

“Deeply grateful to President Dissanayake, the people and Government of Sri Lanka for the warmth extended during my visit. Be it in Colombo or Anuradhapura, this visit has reaffirmed the deep cultural, spiritual and civilisational ties between our two nations. It will surely add momentum to our bilateral relations," he tweeted.

The Sri Lankan President responded to PM Modi’s tweet, stating that the two nations will advance the partnership in the coming years.

“Your visit reflects the enduring friendship between our nations. From Colombo to Anuradhapura, we celebrate the deep-rooted cultural and spiritual bonds that unite us. Farewell, my friend — until we meet again. We look forward to advancing our partnership in the years ahead," he tweeted.

Earlier on Saturday, PM Modi laid a wreath at the ‘Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial’ in Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, near Colombo.

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The Prime Minister lauded the brave soldiers of the Indian Peace Keeping Force who laid down their lives in service of peace and territorial integrity of Sri Lanka.

He also held a meeting with the leaders of the Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) community in Colombo and said that they have acted as a “living bridge" between the two countries for over 2 centuries.

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First Published:
April 06, 2025, 10:50 IST