Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya to emphasize the importance of strengthening bilateral relations, including people-to-people connections. The leaders highlighted the shared cultural heritage between the two nations and the need to enhance ties further. Additionally, Vice President Radhakrishnan held discussions with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on reinforcing bilateral and cultural bonds, affirming India’s commitment to the Neighbourhood policy.
The visit of Vice President Radhakrishnan to Sri Lanka marks the first bilateral official trip by an Indian Vice President to the country. This visit aims to bolster the historical and people-to-people links between India and Sri Lanka. Notably, the Vice President’s schedule includes engagements with leaders of the Indian-origin Tamil community and interactions with Tamil representatives from various regions of Sri Lanka.
During his visit, Vice President Radhakrishnan will also participate in a community event in Colombo, where he will virtually hand over houses to beneficiaries from Tamil communities under the Indian Housing Project. This initiative, part of the Neighbourhood First policy, underscores the commitment to enhancing cooperation between the two nations. Furthermore, the Vice President will travel to Nuwara Eliya to inspect project sites and engage with the local Tamil community, which constitutes a significant portion of Sri Lanka’s population.
