India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, with both sides describing the discussions as productive and emphasizing their commitment to regional cooperation.
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held what both countries characterized as highly productive talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Wednesday. During the meeting, Singh conveyed greetings from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and congratulated the President on two years of his government's tenure.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued cooperation as neighboring maritime partners, focusing on mutual development and the well-being of their populations. Singh stated that India and Sri Lanka had also renewed their resolve to work together on regional security, safety, peace, and prosperity matters.
Singh's visit to Sri Lanka is an official three-day engagement running through September 10. Beyond his meeting with the President, the Defence Minister also met with opposition leadership and representatives of the Indian diaspora during his time on the island.