PM going to Seychelles, Mauritius, Sri Lanka next week

Ashwini Phadnis Updated - January 24, 2018 at 08:16 PM.

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The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will visit Seychelles, Mauritius and Sri Lanka from March 10 to 14 this year, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Friday. This will be the Prime Minister's first visit abroad in 2015.

On March 11, in Seychelles, the Prime Minister will have bilateral discussions with President James Alexis Michel to strengthen the maritime ties and enhance development cooperation.

On March 11 and 12, in Mauritius, the Prime Minister will have extensive meetings with Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth to further enhance the special and unique relations between the two countries. Modi will also be the Chief Guest at the National Day celebrations.

The Prime Minister will be in Sri Lanka on March 13 and 14 and have a meeting with President Maithripala Sirisena apart from meeting with other senior leaders across the political spectrum, the statement added.

Published on March 6, 2015 05:30