New Delhi, April 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has been in Colombo for his first visit to Sri Lanka since 2019, shared that he was the "first foreign leader" President Anura Kumara Dissanayake hosted during his presidency.

In a tweet, PM Modi shared pictures from his meeting with the Sri Lankan President. He said he held extensive and productive talks with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo.

"A few months ago, President Dissanayake chose India as the place for his first overseas visit after becoming President. Now, I have the honour of being the first foreign leader he is hosting in his Presidency," he added.

"This indicates his personal commitment to India-Sri Lanka ties and the unbreakable bond that exists between...