Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s Leader of the Opposition and opposition coalition Samagi Jana Balawegaya, Sajith Premadasa called on visiting External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar in Colombo on Tuesday, thanking India for the support it extended to the island nation in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. “In difficult times, true neighbours always come forward. Thank you Dr S Jaishankar for India’s support to Sri Lanka when it mattered most. May we always choose to stand together as the b…
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Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, Labour and Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha and Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe on Tuesday, reiterating India’s full support to the island nation’s recovery and rebuilding in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. “Delighted to meet Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath along with Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, Labour and Deputy F…
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Tuesday expressed appreciation for External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar’s visit to Colombo, stressing that the visit is a “strong reflection of the close friendship and enduring partnership” between the two nations. He also said that the visit stresses India’s role as a first responder through the launch of Operation Sagar Bandhu.During the joint press statement with EAM Jaishankar in Colombo, Herath expressed gratitud…
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo on Tuesday and assured India’s steadfast commitment to Sri Lanka’s rebuilding following Cyclone Ditwah. In a statement shared on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, “Good to meet Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya of Sri Lanka in Colombo today. Assured India’s steadfast commitment to Sri Lanka’s rebuilding post Cyclone Ditwah. The reconstruction package offered by India i…
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar called on Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Tuesday and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s wishes and message of solidarity in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. During this, both leaders also inaugurated a 120-foot dual carriageway Bailey Bridge in the Kilinochchi District of Northern Province — an area severely affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The 110-tonne bridge was airlifted from India and installe…
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) Highlighting Sri Lanka’s importance under India’s Neighbourhood First and MAHASAGAR policies, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday stated it was natural for India to step forward at the time of crisis in the island nation following Cyclone Ditwah.He recalled New Delhi’s support to Colombo during its earlier economic turmoil.The EAM called on Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake earlier in the day and handed over a letter from Prime Minist…
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will meet Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday in the aftermath of ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’ launched by India after Cyclone Ditwah devastated the island nation. The EAM arrived in Colombo on Monday to a warm welcome by Sri Lankan Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe.In a post on X on Tuesday, the EAM Jaishankar said, “Looking forward to calling on His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this mo…
Colombo, Dec 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo, on Monday. Sri Lankan Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe received him at the airport. “Landed in Colombo this evening. Thank Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe for the warm reception. Look forward to my meetings with Sri Lankan leadership tomorrow,” EAM Jaishankar posted on X.EAM Jaishankar’s visit to Sri Lanka, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated earlier in the day,…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will visit Sri Lanka on Tuesday as Special Envoy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold talks with the top leadership of the island nation. “The visit underscores India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and takes place in the context of Operation Sagar Bandhu launched to address the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu on November 28, as the Fi…