Colombo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will be travelling to Jaffna, the Tamil majority region in the country. His visit comes a day after he pushed for greater autonomy for the island's biggest minority.
The two countries are likely to discuss a possible repatriation of Sri Lankan refugees in India. Modi is also expected to meet leaders of the Tamil National Alliance and inaugurate a train services from Madhu Road to Talai Mannar Pier in Sri Lanka.
Talking about the security challenges, Modi on Friday said both the countries should join hands and expand maritime cooperation to successfully combat terrorism and extremism.
The two countries are likely to discuss a possible repatriation of Sri Lankan refugees in India.
The Prime Minister said enhanced maritime cooperation between the two countries will be vital for building a peaceful, secure, stable and prosperous maritime neighbourhood.
Promising India's whole-hearted support to Sri Lanka, Modi said it was time for a "new vigour" in partnership between the two countries and that both should ensure that the proximity always translates into closeness.
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