India's Foreign Minister Visits Sri Lanka to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Jaishankar's visit marks the first high-level engagement with Sri Lanka's new leadership, emphasizing economic support and regional cooperation.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, marking the first foreign visit since the new government took office.
India announced the potential conversion of $20 million credit lines to grants as part of ongoing development assistance to Sri Lanka.
Discussions included energy cooperation, economic recovery, and the importance of Indian investments and tourism in Sri Lanka.
Jaishankar emphasized India's commitment to the 'Neighbourhood First' policy and the SAGAR vision, focusing on maritime cooperation.
Jaishankar addressed concerns over detained Indian fishermen, advocating for their release and proposing a Joint Working Group on Fisheries.