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Terrorism is joint threat, say India, Sri Lanka

Colombo - Modi said this was his second meeting with Sirisena in 10 days.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday agreed that terrorism was a joint threat that needed collective and focussed action.
Modi tweeted this after holding bilateral talks with Sirisena, shortly after arriving here from the Maldives.
Modi said this was his second meeting with Sirisena in 10 days.
"President Sirisena and I agreed that terrorism is a joint threat that needs collective and focussed action," the Indian leader said.

Met President @MaithripalaS, our second meeting in 10 days.

President Sirisena and I agreed that terrorism is a joint threat that needs collective and focussed action.

Reiterated India's commitment to partner with Sri Lanka for a shared, secure and prosperous future. pic.twitter.com/gDkV2vikcM
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 9, 2019

Had an extensive meeting with the Leader of Opposition, Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa.

We discussed the need for close collaboration between India and Sri Lanka in the fields of counter terrorism, security and economic development. @PresRajapaksa pic.twitter.com/uOs7BSTBuH
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 9, 2019