New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Saturday jointly inaugurated the renovated Duraiappah Stadium in Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka with Modi stating that India’s economic growth must bring benefit to its neighbours.
Modi, who took part in the event through video-conferencing from New Delhi, said India desires to see an economically prosperous Sri Lanka.
“A Sri Lanka where unity and integrity; peace, harmony and security and equal opportunity and dignity prevails throughout the country among all its people,” Modi said.
He said the Duraiappah Stadium stands as another symbol of lasting friendship between India and Sri Lanka. (IANS)
