Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, hosted Namal Rajapaksa, National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), for a traditional meal during the latter's recent visit to India.

The meeting took place on Wednesday at the Chief Minister's official residence, 'Kaveri', in Bangalore, following a personal invitation extended via telephone.

The Chief Minister expressed significant interest in studying Sri Lanka's information technology projects and shared his willingness to facilitate a knowledge-sharing partnership.

Rajapaksa proposed strengthening bilateral ties through youth leadership, a suggestion the Chief Minister accepted, noting the long-standing relationship between India and Sri Lanka dating...