India Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to Sri Lanka PM Dinesh Gunawardena, the Government and the people of Sri Lanka on the 75th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence. Noting that 2023 marks 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Sri Lanka, PM highlighted that the 2 countries enjoy close historic ties, geographical proximity and cultural affinity. Reiterated India’s support to the people of Sri Lanka for economic recovery.

India High Commission released a video with wishes including Sinhala, Tamil, Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Rajasthani Telugu and Urudu languages.