Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives an official welcome ceremony with a guard of honour from Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at Independence Square in the capital Colombo. The leaders will also make statements to the media. India is looking to strengthen energy and defence ties with Sri Lanka and promote investments during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to the island nation, where New Delhi competes with China for greater influence. Modi, set to arrive on Friday evening, will be the first global leader hosted by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake after he took office in September. Sri Lanka is keen to attract foreign investment to stabilise its economy after a financial crisis in 2022, during which India provided $4 billion in financial assistance. #pmmodi #akd #srilanka #colombo #news18live n18oc_live n18oc_world News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube