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PM Modi, Sri Lankan President jointly inaugurate Maho-Omanthai railway line

PM Modi inaugurated the railway track in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, said - 'This will give momentum to bilateral relations'.
01:16 PM Apr 06, 2025 IST | Alka Singh

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the railway track in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka on Saturday. During this, he wrote on 'X': Increasing connectivity and increasing friendship! In Anuradhapura, President Anura Kumara Disanayake and I jointly inaugurated the track upgradation of the existing Maho-Omanthai railway line.

Which includes the installation of an advanced signaling and telecommunication system along the Maho-Anuradhapura section. India is proud to support Sri Lanka in various aspects of its development journey.

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PM Modi inaugurated the railway track in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

After this, PM Modi again posted and wrote, "I am deeply grateful to President Disanayake, the people and government of Sri Lanka for the warm welcome received during my visit. Be it Colombo or Anuradhapura, this visit has confirmed the deep cultural, spiritual and civilizational ties between our two countries. It will definitely give impetus to our bilateral relations."

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Summary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the railway track and advanced signaling system in Sri Lanka on Saturday. After this, he said described it as a step to increase friendship between India and Sri Lanka.

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