Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in New Delhi on October 20, 2018. They discussed a range of issues related to bilateral ties, including the progress of India-assisted development projects in the island nation such as the status of the India-assisted housing projects in Jaffna. They also deliberated on the reconciliation process and devolution of powers in Tamil-dominated areas.