Modi wishes SL cricket team

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In a telephone interview with President Maithripala Sirisena this morning, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished the Sri Lankan cricket team success like the one gained at the 1996 Cricket World Cup.

President Sirisena in turn had wished the Indian team all success.

Mr. Modi said the upcoming visit of President Sirisena to India would pave the way for a new approach in Indo-Lanka relations.

He said the Indian Government and the people would warmly welcome President Maithripala Sirisena and the Sri Lankan delegation.

He had also President Sirisena who will be on an official visit to India from February 15 to 18 would pay a courtesy call on Indian President Pranab Mukherjee as well.

This is the President’s first foreign visit and he would take part in religious activities at Buddha Gaya and the Thirupathy Kovil.

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