(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka participated in the opening ceremony of the 14th International Vesak Day celebration in Colombo.
The following are highlights from PM Modi’s address in Colombo:
“We will start a direct flight between Varanasi and Colombo.”
“My Tamil brothers and sisters will be able to visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple.”
“Today, Sri Lanka takes pride in being one of the most important centres of Buddhism.”
“Our key national symbols like the wheel (chakra) is taken from Buddism.”
“My discussion with the Sri Lankan President and Prime Minister has only strengthened our relationship to stand together as partners.”
“My Sri Lankan brothers and sisters, we are committed to your progress and your success. Our strength lies in sharing our knowledge and prosperity.”
“In infrastructure, connectivity, transport and energy, we share important goals.”
“The path shown by Buddha speaks to all of us. It has been a unifying force among nations.”
“The biggest challenge to Sustainable World Peace today is not necessarily from conflict between the nation states.”
“You will find in India a friend and partner that will support your nation-building endeavours.”
