Srinagar, April 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial guard of honour in Sri Lanka on Saturday as he kicked off his first visit to the island nation in his third term.Both countries are expected to sign key deals in defence, energy, digital infrastructure, health and trade sectorsamid concerns over China's expanding its influence across the Indian Ocean region

This is PM Modi's first visit since Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake took charge last year - and the first by any foreign leader since Dissanayake began his term in 2024. It also comes after Dissanayake's visit to India in December - his first state visit since assuming office.

During this visit, PM Modi will be carrying forward India's initiative to...