Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. Both leaders held talks to further cooperation between India and Sri Lanka on several fronts.
The Prime Minister remarked that he was delighted at His Eminence George Jacob Koovakad being created a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church by His Holiness Pope Francis.
Shri Modi in a post on X said:
“A matter of great joy and pride for India!
Delighted at His Eminence George Jacob Koovakad being created a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church by His Holiness Pope Francis.
His Eminence George Cardinal Koovakad has devoted his life in service of humanity as an ardent follower of Lord Jesus Christ. My best wishes for his future endeavours.
@Pontifex”
A matter of great joy and pride for India!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 8, 2024
Delighted at His Eminence George Jacob Koovakad being created a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church by His Holiness Pope Francis.
His Eminence George Cardinal Koovakad has devoted his life in service of humanity as an ardent… pic.twitter.com/CCq749PiZv