Gujarat CM meets Sri Lanka’s JVP delegation to discuss bilateral relations, sectoral cooperation

February 9, 2026 8:43 PM

Gujarat CM meets Sri Lanka’s JVP delegation to discuss bilateral relations, sectoral cooperation

A delegation of Sri Lanka’s ruling party, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), led by its General Secretary Tilvin Silva, held discussions with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday, focusing on strengthening India-Sri Lanka relations and exploring avenues for sector-specific cooperation. Welcoming the delegation in Gandhinagar, Patel said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, relations between India and Sri Lanka had become more robust. “India and Sri Lanka...

Army Chief Gen Dwivedi, Lankan officials discuss military ties, HADR cooperation

January 8, 2026 9:02 AM

Army Chief Gen Dwivedi, Lankan officials discuss military ties, HADR cooperation

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi held talks with Sri Lankan defence officials on Thursday, focusing on cooperation in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and enhancing collaboration between the two nations in areas of shared interest. The Indian Army Chief met Sri Lanka’s Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara and Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha. According to the Indian Army, the discussions centred on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and enhancing ...