NEW DELHI, April 26 -- India and Sri Lanka on Wednesday singed a key agreement on economic cooperation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held extensive talks with his Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe in the national capital to strengthen bilateral ties.
"Deepening economic collaboration. India-Sri Lanka signed MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) on cooperation in economic project," Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay tweeted after the pact was sealed.
The talks between the two leaders took place at the iconic Hyderabad House in the heart of the national capital. "Partnership for prosperity and development. Prime Minister @NarendraModi receives Sri Lankan PM Wickremesinghe at Hyderabad House," Baglay tweeted ahead of the talks.
And after the bilateral discusssions, Modi took to social media and tweeted "Held comprehensive talks with PM Ranil Wickremesinghe on ways to strengthen India-Sri Lanka ties for the benefit of our citizens."
Earlier in the day, the visiting Sri Lankan prime minister met with Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari.
"Visit of a special partner. Sri Lankan PM Wickremesinghe arrives in Delhi on April 25, meets EAM Sushma Swaraj today (Wednesday)," Baglay tweeted.
The Sri Lankan prime minister also held discussions with former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the country's main opposition Congress leader Sonia Gandhi.
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