-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -22.March.2025, 11.10 PM) Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake confirmed in Parliament on Friday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be making an official visit to Sri Lanka on April 5. While the primary focus of the visit will be to finalize key agreements between the two nations, sources suggest there may also be discussions on where to find the best masala chai on the island.
In a significant step towards green energy, Sri Lanka’s Health Minister Nalinda Jayathissa (yes, the Health Minister—because why not?) announced that both governments have agreed to establish solar power plants in Trincomalee. Given Sri Lanka’s tropical climate, this initiative is expected to be more successful than the country’s long history of relying on rain for hydroelectricity—because let’s be honest, monsoons don’t always show up on time.
The project will be a joint venture between the Ceylon Electricity Board and India’s National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). “Instead of a coal power plant, we’ll have a solar power station,” Jayathissa proudly declared, subtly reminding everyone that clean energy is the new black.
Modi’s upcoming visit follows President Dissanayake’s trip to New Delhi in December 2024. The two leaders discussed strengthening ties, particularly in the context of China’s growing regional influence. One political observer was overheard saying, “It’s a bit like when two best friends discuss how to handle that one neighbor who always borrows sugar but never returns it.”
During the December visit, Modi announced plans for electricity grid connectivity and a multi-product petroleum pipeline to boost economic relations. In simpler terms: Sri Lanka and India are now closer than ever—not just in cricket, but also in energy, trade, and the occasional discussion on whose spices are spicier.
With growing concerns about geopolitical maneuvering in the Indian Ocean, President Dissanayake made a reassuring statement to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval: “Sri Lanka will not be used in any way that could harm India’s interests.” A sigh of relief was heard across the Parliament chamber, though one MP was reportedly seen Googling “How to remain neutral while making everyone happy.”
As Modi prepares to land in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s government is getting ready to roll out the red carpet—possibly the same one used for Bollywood stars at local film festivals. And while agreements will be signed and projects launched, one thing is certain: Sri Lankan hospitality will ensure that the Indian Prime Minister is treated to an excellent cup of Ceylon tea. After all, diplomacy is best brewed slowly—preferably with milk and sugar!
-By Political Correspondent
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