The JVP delegation, led by its General Secretary Tilvin Silva, which is currently in India met Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday to discuss measures to boost tourism and strengthen cultural ties.

The JVP delegation also visited ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and Vizhinjam Port, where they gained exposure to India’s advancements in science and technology and the blue economy.

In an official X post of ‘India in Sri Lanka’, the High Commission said, “JVP General Secretary Mr. Tilvin Silva and the delegation met Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala Shri Pinarayi Vijayan @pinarayivijayan. Discussions were focused on boosting tourism and cultural connect.”

It added, “The delegation also visited @isro Vikram Sarabhai Space Center and @PortOfVizhinjam, gaining exposure to India’s advancements in Science & Tech and blue economy.”

Earlier, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva and his delegation paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar.

Welcoming the delegation to Gujarat CM expressed confidence that India-Sri Lanka relations have strengthened under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

He noted that the meeting would be productive in renewing momentum for the long-standing historical and cultural ties between the two nations.

Tilvin Silva emphasised that Gujarat, a policy-driven state, offers a range of sector-specific policies that Sri Lanka could benefit from. He also advocated mutual coordination between the State Government and Sri Lanka in areas of shared interest.

According to an official release, the meeting discussed strategies to encourage more people from Gujarat to visit Sri Lanka for tourism. Tilvin Silva had expressed appreciation for India’s consistent support to Sri Lanka during times of need, including assistance in infrastructure development. He had also expressed keen enthusiasm for an industrial partnership between Gujarat and Sri Lanka.