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Sri Lanka's JVP Leader Visits Gujarat CM, Eyes Stronger Ties & Investment

The General Secretary of Sri Lanka's ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. The meeting focused on reinforcing historical ties and exploring sector-specific collaborations, with Gujarat offering its policy expertise. Silva expressed admiration for Gujarat's progress and thanked India for its consistent support, including the loan of sacred Buddha relics. Chief Minister Patel invited Sri Lanka to participate as a partner country in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027.

Key Points: Sri Lanka JVP Leader Meets Gujarat CM for Bilateral Cooperation

  • Strengthening India-Sri Lanka relations
  • Boosting tourism from Gujarat to Sri Lanka
  • Exploring industrial & cooperative sector partnerships
  • Sri Lanka invited as partner for Vibrant Summit 2027
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Sri Lanka's general secretary of JVP and his delegation pays courtesy visit to CM Bhupendra Patel

JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva meets CM Bhupendra Patel, discussing tourism, industrial partnership, and Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2027.

"deeply touched during his first visit to India and Gujarat, the land of Mahatma Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi - Tilvin Silva"

Gandhinagar, February 9

General Secretary of Sri Lanka's ruling party, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, Tilvin Silva, and his delegation paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar.

Welcoming the delegation to Gujarat CM expressed confidence that India-Sri Lanka relations have strengthened under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He noted that the meeting would be productive in giving renewed momentum to the long-standing historical and cultural ties between the two nations.

He emphasised that Gujarat, being a policy-driven state, offers a range of sector-specific policies from which Sri Lanka could benefit. He also advocated mutual coordination between the State Government and Sri Lanka in areas of shared interest.

According to an official release, the meeting had discussions and deliberations on strategies to encourage more people from Gujarat to visit Sri Lanka for tourism.

General Secretary of JVP was deeply touched during his first visit to India and Gujarat, the land of Mahatma Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and shared his admiration for Gujarat's remarkable progress.

He thanked the Central and State Governments for Gujarat's contribution in providing the sacred relics of Lord Buddha for an exhibition held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Tilvin Silva also expressed appreciation for India's consistent support to Sri Lanka during times of need, including assistance in infrastructure development.

He expressed keen enthusiasm for an industrial partnership between Gujarat and Sri Lanka. Recalling his visit to Amul, he conveyed a strong interest in learning from Gujarat's expertise, knowledge-sharing practices, and technical know-how across sectors, including the cooperative sector.

The Chief Minister extended an invitation for Sri Lanka to participate as a partner country in the upcoming Vibrant Summit 2027. He also shared detailed insights into the successful organisation of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS), which, under the guidance of the Prime Minister, presents Gujarat's industrial strengths at the global stage.

Chief Secretary MK Das, Additional Chief Secretary of the Industries Department Mamta Verma, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sanjeev Kumar, Industries Commissioner Swaroop P, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Vikrant Pandey, Secretary Ajay Kumar, and other senior officials joined the Chief Minister for the meeting.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see such diplomatic engagements at the state level. Gujarat has truly become a global business destination under the current leadership. Inviting them for Vibrant Gujarat 2027 is a smart move. Hope this leads to concrete investments and job creation in both regions.
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Rahul R
While I appreciate the cultural and historical ties, I hope these meetings also address the concerns of our Tamil brothers and sisters in Sri Lanka. Our foreign policy should be balanced and uphold human rights. That said, economic partnership is welcome.
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Sarah B
The mention of the sacred relics of Lord Buddha is significant. India has always been a cultural and spiritual guide for the region. Sharing this heritage strengthens bonds far more than just politics or trade. A very thoughtful gesture.
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Vikram M
"Policy-driven state" – that's the key phrase here. Other Indian states should learn from Gujarat's approach. Instead of just giving speeches, they have concrete sector policies to offer. This is how you attract partners and build a legacy. More power to CM Patel.
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Kavya N
Focus on tourism is excellent! Sri Lanka is a beautiful country and a short flight from many Indian cities. Easier travel protocols and more flight connections will benefit middle-class families looking for international holidays. Hope they make visa-on-arrival smoother for Indians.
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