President to make first overseas visit to India on Sunday

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to embark on his inaugural overseas visit to India from 15-17 December, following an invitation from the Indian Government.

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday confirmed the visit dates and bilateral engagement with the neighbouring giant since taking office.

During the visit, President Dissanayake is expected to hold high-level discussions with Indian President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior officials. The discussions aim to strengthen bilateral ties and explore avenues for cooperation across multiple sectors.

Speaking at the weekly post-Cabinet meeting media briefing, Dr. Jayatissa said Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath and Deputy Minister of Finance will accompany the President during the visit to India.

He said further details to the visit, including potential agreements to be signed between the two countries will be disclosed by the Foreign Affairs Ministry closer to the date.

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