World News | Senior BJP Leader Subramanian Swamy Calls on Sri Lankan President

Colombo, Oct 13 (PTI) Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and advocated for a strong friendly relationship between India and Sri Lanka.

Swamy, the Rajya Sabha MP and former union minister, is here on a two-day private visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

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President Gotabaya expressed his pleasure to meet Swamy during his visit to Sri Lanka, his office said.

On his part, Swamy advocated for a strong friendly relationship between Sri Lanka and India.

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Swamy participated in the Navratri festival celebration hosted by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at his official residence - Temple Trees- in Colombo on Tuesday night, the Prime Minister's Office said.

"Spent a lovely evening celebrating the auspicious festival of #Navaratri with long time friend and colleague @Swamy39. I wish everyone a safe, prosperous and blessed #Navaratri2021. May the triumph of good over evil illuminate the path we travel with countless blessings,” Prime Minister Mahinda tweeted. PTI

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