New Delhi, Sept 26 (KNN) Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on Friday met the Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay, President of Sri Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena and the Prime Minister of Sweden, Stefan Lofven in separate meetings held in New York to discuss bilateral trades between these countries.

Modi expressed appreciation for the progress being made on hydro-electric projects in Bhutan. Tobgay also reiterated his country’s support for India’s permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council.

In a meeting with Sri Lanka president, Modi highlighted the reconciliation process and Indian investment in various projects in Sri Lanka.

Later he also invited Sweden to participate in various initiatives including ‘Make in India’ when the Swedish counterpart Lofven expressed satisfaction at the recent substantive and fruitful visit of President Pranab Mukherjee to Sweden.

Modi also met President of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades and noted the long-standing relationship with Cyprus. (KNN Bureau)