Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will invite heads of state from several neighboring countries to his swearing-in ceremony on June 8th. The guest list includes President Wickremesinghe of Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Hasina of Bangladesh, Prime Minister Tobgay of Bhutan, Prime Minister Jugnauth of Mauritius, and Prime Minister Dahal of Nepal. The move is seen as a sign of Modi’s commitment to strengthening ties with India’s regional neighbors.