Colombo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Sri Lanka, met with leaders of the Indian-Origin Tamil (IOT) community in Colombo on Saturday, emphasizing their vital role as a “living bridge” between India and Sri Lanka for over two centuries.
The meeting with leaders of Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) was fruitful. The community constitutes a living bridge between the two countries for over 200 years. India will support construction of 10,000 houses, healthcare facilities, the sacred site Seetha Eliya temple and other… pic.twitter.com/5A2VDDjnM1
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 5, 2025
Reaffirming India’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of the Indian-origin Tamil community, PM Modi announced several key initiatives aimed at their development. India will extend support for the construction of 10,000 houses, enhancement of healthcare facilities, and the development of the sacred Seetha Eliya temple. Additionally, various community development projects will be undertaken in collaboration with the Sri Lankan government.
The meeting underscored India’s continued efforts to uplift the Indian-origin Tamil population in Sri Lanka, ensuring their socio-economic progress and strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.
Earlier, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting and delegation-level talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo. PM Modi called his talks with Dissanayake “productive and extensive.
Held extensive and productive talks with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo. A few months ago, President Dissanayake chose India as the place for his first overseas visit after becoming President. Now, I have the honour of being the first foreign leader he is hosting… pic.twitter.com/dQnGZVcClW
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 5, 2025
Prime Minister Modi reached Colombo after concluding his visit to Thailand, where he attended the BIMSTEC Summit and held bilateral talks with several world leaders, including Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay.
