Sri Lanka President receives Indian External Affairs Minister

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka on a one-day official visit and met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on Friday.

At the outset, the visiting External Affairs Minister congratulated President Dissanayake on his election and conveyed congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The discussions focused on furthering cooperation between the two nations in multiple sectors.

Dr. Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s full support for Sri Lanka’s economic rehabilitation, highlighting India’s commitment to assisting in tourism, investment, electricity, energy services, and the dairy industry.

He emphasized that Sri Lanka could leverage India’s vast market to boost its economic recovery.

President Dissanayake expressed his appreciation for India’s financial support during Sri Lanka’s recent economic crisis and stressed the importance of continued collaboration.

The meeting also touched on areas of mutual interest, including fisheries and promoting national unity.

On behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Minister Jaishankar invited President Dissanayake to visit India at a mutually convenient date.

President Dissanayake also invited the Prime Minister of India to visit Sri Lanka.