In Sri Lanka, PM voices concern over challenge to world peace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the biggest challenge in the path of sustainable world peace is the mentality that breeds hatred and violence at its roots, and consequently strains relations between nations.
He said world peace has become a challenge, because terrorism comes from a mental state of hatred and violence.

The PM was the chief guest at the International Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo. He told the biggest Buddhist gathering that “Buddhism’s message of peace is the answer to the growing arc of violence all over the world.”

Promoting religious exchange, PM Modi announced the launch of a direct flight from Varanasi to Colombo from August. Varanasi being the place where Lord Buddha gave his first path breaking sermon that changed the wheel of dharma.

Prime Minister also said that Sri Lanka has always been an important partner of India in trade and investment. He emphasized on joint development through partnership across different sectors.