Modi will also launch the construction of a power project with the Sri Lankan President.”This (proposed 120-megawatt venture in the northeastern coastal district of Trincomalee) in many senses, is going to be a milestone in the bilateral partnership,” Misri told reporters in New Delhi.”They will together dedicate several projects that are being built with Indian assistance in Sri Lanka and will also witness the exchange of several MoUs pertaining to energy connectivity, digitisation, health, and multisectoral grant assistance,” Misri said.During his stay in Colombo, PM Modi will meet other political leaders of the nation before travelling to Anuradhapura with Dissanayake for the inauguration of development projects implemented with Indian financial assistance.In Anuradhapura, both leaders will pay their respects at the historic Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple complex in Anuradhapura. PM Modi had also visited the temple, which holds a special significance in India-Sri Lanka civilizational partnership, during his visit to the country in 2015.The Indian government asserts that it has given the “highest priority” to the safety, security, and welfare of Indian fishermen and has consistently raised these issues through bilateral mechanisms, diplomatic channels, and various official interactions, including during the Prime Minister’s recent meeting with the Sri Lankan President on December 16, 2024.Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri acknowledged that this is a longstanding issue, stemming from the arrangements made in the mid-1970s when the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) between India and Sri Lanka was agreed upon by authorities at both the central and state levels.
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