Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first overseas visit since assuming office that focused on shoring up ties as concerns grew over China’s influence in the region.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake vowed to bolster ties with India Monday on his first overseas visit as head of state, with a red carpet welcome by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Modi said he was "happy" that India was Dissanayake's first foreign visit,

India and Sri Lanka will deepen their defense cooperation. The nations will collaborate on hydrography and maritime security. They will boost economic ties through connectivity projects. India pledged support for Sri Lankan development.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake vowed to bolster ties with India on Monday on his first overseas visit as head of state, with a red carpet

After holding a bilateral meeting with PM Modi in New Delhi, Sri Lankan President Dissanayake said: ‘I have also given an assurance to the Prime Minister of India that we will not allow our land to be used in any way in a manner that is detrimental to the interest of India.

Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake landed in New Delhi on Sunday for his first foreign trip after assuming office in September this year. He was received by Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a three-day visit to India, assured New Delhi on Monday that Sri Lanka would not permit its territory to be used in any manner against India's interests.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake is in New Delhi for a state visit. He chose India as his first bilateral visit after victories in presidential and parliamentary polls.