PM in Sri Lanka:  PM Modi calls on the two countries to uphold the ideals of Lord Buddha and promote values of peace, inclusiveness and compassion in policies and conduct.

"I firmly believe that Buddhism's message of peace is the answer to growing arc of violence all over the world," the Prime Minister said. 

The biggest challenge to sustainable world peace today is not necessarily from conflict between nation states. It is from mindsets, thought streams, entities and instruments rooted in the idea of hate and violence.

The menace of terrorism in our region is a clear manifestation of this destructive emotion. It is from the mindsets, thought streams, entities and instruments rooted in the idea of hate and violence.

Our region is blessed to have given to the world the invaluable gift of Buddha and his teachings.