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Modi Meets Sri Lankan President, Boosts Ties in AI Summit Sidelines

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the sidelines of the Global AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The leaders discussed strengthening historic ties and expanding cooperation in economic, trade, cultural, energy, and infrastructure sectors. President Dissanayake expressed gratitude for India's support during the recent Cyclone Ditwah. The meeting occurred within the larger context of the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South, which saw participation from over 110 countries.

Key Points: Modi, Sri Lankan President Discuss Cooperation at AI Summit

  • Historic ties strengthened
  • Economic & trade cooperation expanded
  • Energy & connectivity discussed
  • Gratitude for cyclone support expressed
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"Discussed expanding economic, trade, and cultural cooperation": Sri Lankan President on meeting with PM Modi

PM Modi and President Dissanayake strengthen India-Sri Lanka ties, discussing trade, energy, and gratitude for cyclone support in New Delhi meeting.

"Strengthening friendship with a valued neighbour! - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, February 21

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the sidelines of the Global AI Impact Summit being held in New Delhi.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked PM Modi for the invitation to the AI Impact Summit and discussed the strengthening of historic ties and expanding economic, trade, and cultural cooperation.

In a post on X, he said, "Joined Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi this afternoon (20) for a meeting. I thanked him for the invitation to the AI Impact Summit 2026. We held extensive discussions on strengthening our historic ties and expanding economic, trade, and cultural cooperation."

"I also expressed my gratitude for India's exceptional support during the recent Cyclone Ditwah," he added.

PM Modi described the meeting as "wonderful" and said that they discussed avenues of cooperation in various areas.

"Strengthening friendship with a valued neighbour! It was wonderful meeting President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Delhi. We took stock of the progress in India-Sri Lanka relations in recent times. We also discussed avenues of cooperation in areas such as energy, connectivity, infrastructure, healthcare, skilling, culture, blue economy and more," he said.

The India AI Impact Summit 2026, the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South, has brought together policymakers, industry leaders, academics and civil society representatives to deliberate on responsible AI governance and inclusive technological advancement.

The India AI Impact Summit has brought together government policymakers, industry AI experts, academicians, technology innovators and civil society from across the world at New Delhi to advance global discussions on artificial intelligence.

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is guided by three Sutras or foundational pillars - People, Planet, and Progress. These sutras articulate the core principles for global cooperation on artificial intelligence. They aim to promote human-centric AI that safeguards rights and ensures equitable benefits across societies, environmentally sustainable advancement of AI, and inclusive economic and technological advancement.

The Summit saw participation of more than 110 countries, 30 International organizations, including about 20 HoS/HoG level participation, and about 45 Ministers.

- ANI

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Priya S
Glad to see the gratitude for support during Cyclone Ditwah. India should always be the first responder in the region. Hoping the cultural cooperation includes more student exchanges and film collaborations!
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Rohit P
While the meeting sounds good, I hope our government is also firmly discussing the long-pending fishermen issue. Our Tamil Nadu fishermen face problems regularly. Diplomacy must address ground realities too.
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Sarah B
Hosting the first global AI summit in the Global South is a massive achievement for India. Leading the conversation on responsible AI from Delhi sets a great precedent. The 'People, Planet, Progress' pillars are spot on.
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Karthik V
Connectivity and infrastructure projects should benefit common people on both sides. Hope the talks translate into faster implementation of projects like the power grid and bridge. Saare jahan se accha, yeh dosti hamari!
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Michael C
The blue economy is a smart area to collaborate on. The Indian Ocean is vital for trade and ecology. Joint projects in marine research and sustainable fishing could be a win-win. Good to see forward-looking discussions.

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