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President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena arrived in New Delhi today on a two day visit. Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh received him at the airport.

Mr Sirisena will address the valedictory session at the Vaicharick Mahakumbh tomorrow which is being held as part of the Simhastha Mahakumbh in Ujjain.

He will also visit Sanchi where he will tour the World famous Sanchi Stupa and attend a function by the Mahabodhi Society of Sri Lanka during which he will unveil a statute of Angarika Dharmapala.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a dinner in his honour this evening in New Delhi. The visit is expected to contribute to further strengthening the close and cooperative relations between India and Sri Lanka.