A delegation from Sri Lanka’s ruling party, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), led by General Secretary Tilvin Silva, engaged in talks with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The discussions focused on bolstering ties between India and Sri Lanka and exploring opportunities for sector-specific collaboration. Patel welcomed the delegation, emphasizing the strengthened relations between the two countries under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
Describing Gujarat as a policy-driven state, Patel highlighted the potential for Sri Lanka to benefit from Gujarat’s sectoral policies in areas of mutual interest. The meeting also addressed tourism cooperation, with a focus on increasing visitor exchanges between Gujarat and Sri Lanka. JVP General Secretary Silva, on his first visit to Gujarat and India, commended the state’s progress and expressed gratitude for the warm reception.
Silva, acknowledging India’s historical support to Sri Lanka, expressed interest in enhancing industrial cooperation between Gujarat and Sri Lanka. He cited his visit to Amul as a successful cooperative model worth emulating. The delegation discussed the potential for knowledge sharing and collaboration across various sectors, including cooperatives. Patel extended an invitation for Sri Lanka to participate as a partner country in the Vibrant Summit-2027, aiming to foster investment and collaboration opportunities.
