India-Sri Lanka have a huge stake in each other's succes, says Narendra Modi

The two neighbors signed MoUs in various fields as well

New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met his Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe for delegation level talks. The two neighbours are expected to sign MoUs in various fields as well.

Here are the highlights of Narendra Modi's speech:

India-Sri Lanka have a huge stake in each other's success and stability and development in our region

I informed him of the steps we are taking to encourage Indian fishermen to take up deep sea fishing

Here are the highlights of Ranil Wickremesinghe's speech:

This is a historic year for India-Sri Lanka relations

We had the honour of hosting Sri Lankan President on his maiden foreign visit

As a close neighbor and friend we wish Sri lanka every success and assure India's unwavering support

We are confident Sri Lankan will achieve all round development

And Sri Lankan Tamils can achieve a life of dignity and prosperity.

Wickremesinghe will call on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Wednesday and hold talks.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrema, who is accompanying Wickremesinghe, said that the focus of the visit will be more than just negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement which covers only trade and services.

He added that, Sri Lanka is keen to have stronger ties with India on areas such as investment, technology, education, agriculture, industrial development and culture.

Wickremesinghe arrived here on Monday on a three day bilateral visit. This is his first official international visit after assuming the Prime Minister's office last month.