Rajnath Singh meets Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya, discusses development cooperation

September 9, 2026 11:59 PM

Rajnath Singh meets Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya, discusses development cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo and discussed a range of issues, with development cooperation emerging as a key focus of the talks. The two leaders reviewed progress in several areas of mutual interest, including education, information technology, infrastructure, innovation and research, while also discussing ways to further strengthen the longstanding relationship between India and Sri Lanka. During the meeting, Singh hig...

Secure sea lanes, freedom of navigation vital for Indian Ocean security and prosperity: Rajnath Singh

September 9, 2026 8:20 PM

Secure sea lanes, freedom of navigation vital for Indian Ocean security and prosperity: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for stronger maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, stressing that secure sea lanes, freedom of navigation, respect for international law and unhindered maritime trade are essential for the collective security and economic prosperity of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Addressing a gathering at Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence in Colombo on Wednesday, Singh said India and Sri Lanka, as close maritime partners, were well positioned to work toge...

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya meets PM Modi in New Delhi

October 17, 2025 4:53 PM

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya meets PM Modi in New Delhi

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday. Welcoming Amarasuriya, PM Modi said her visit would give fresh momentum to the historic and multi-faceted India-Sri Lanka ties. He recalled his state visit to Sri Lanka in April this year, during which he held extensive discussions with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka across a broad spectrum of bilateral cooperation. The two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen colla...