EAM Jaishankar calls on Sri Lankan President, discusses bilateral initiatives
11 months ago

EAM Jaishankar calls on Sri Lankan President, discusses bilateral initiatives

Firstpost  

India’s Neighbourhood First policy guides its approach towards the management of relations with countries in its immediate neighbourhood. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and appreciated his continued guidance for the advancement of bilateral initiatives between the two countries. “Pleased to call on Sri Lankan President @RW_UNP on the sidelines of the NAM Summit in Kampala,” Jaishankar posted on X. pic.twitter.com/i0XifvdEs0 — Dr. S. Jaishankar January 20, 2024 India’s Neighbourhood First policy guides its approach towards the management of relations with countries in its immediate neighbourhood.

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What Dissanayake's JVP sweeping Sri Lankan parliament polls means for India
1 month, 1 week ago

What Dissanayake's JVP sweeping Sri Lankan parliament polls means for India

Firstpost  

To date, no single entity, whether global or otherwise, has extended funds and facilities to Sri Lanka the way India has done—and that too without strings For the third time in a row, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha became the first foreign dignitary to call on Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, AKD, after the ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna-National People’s …

A new chapter in India-Sri Lanka relations
2 months, 4 weeks ago

A new chapter in India-Sri Lanka relations

Hindustan Times  

The Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s victory and ascension to the presidency marks a significant shift in Sri Lanka’s political landscape, with effects on its relations with India. PM Modi’s immediate outreach indicates India’s desire to build on the $4 billion assistance package it provided during Sri Lanka's economic crisis, deepening collaboration in areas like infrastructure, energy, and trade​. Dissanayake’s approach to …

Grand Strategy | Time for a new neighbourhood policy
4 months ago

Grand Strategy | Time for a new neighbourhood policy

Hindustan Times  

There is a growing, and legitimate, concern in India today that its neighbourhood is becoming increasingly hostile. And yet, considering the domestic and regional changes afoot in the region, India must craft new strategies to engage the region. First and foremost, it is simply not possible for India and any other regional or global actor to control or micro-manage the …

India, Sri Lanka launch Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, deepen ties
6 months ago

India, Sri Lanka launch Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, deepen ties

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India and Sri Lanka on Thursday launched a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, reflecting the deepening maritime security cooperation between the two sides, as external affairs minister S Jaishankar met the top leadership in Colombo to bolster ties in a range of areas. EAM S Jaishankar with Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe Jaishankar was on his first foreign visit …

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka to hold talks with country's leadership
6 months ago

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka to hold talks with country's leadership

Hindustan Times  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka on Thursday, his first visit here in his second consecutive term in office, during which he will hold talks with the country's leadership to bolster bilateral ties. The trip to Sri Lanka will be Jaishankar's standalone bilateral visit after he assumed charge as the external affairs minister for the second term …

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka, unveils projects with President Wickremesinghe
6 months ago

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka, unveils projects with President Wickremesinghe

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka on Thursday, June 20, 2024, his first visit here in his second consecutive term in office, during which he will hold talks with the country's leadership to bolster bilateral ties. Mr. Jaishankar and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe jointly unveiled the virtual plaque to mark the formal commissioning of the Maritime …

Sri Lankan envoy bats for land connectivity
1 year, 4 months ago

Sri Lankan envoy bats for land connectivity

The Hindu  

Land connectivity is essential for the growth of ties between India and its neighbouring island, said the Sri Lankan envoy here, pitching for connectivity projects resembling the “Channel tunnel” from the U.K. to Europe as a possible future initiative if environmental concerns are cleared. Speaking about Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to India in July, where the two countries …

Won’t allow anything harmful for India’s security: Sri Lankan foreign minister
1 year, 9 months ago

Won’t allow anything harmful for India’s security: Sri Lankan foreign minister

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka won’t allow any country to make the island nation a hub for anything that is harmful to India’s national security interests, Sri Lankan foreign minister MUM Ali Sabry said against the backdrop of bilateral ties taking a hit after a Chinese surveillance vessel visited Hambantota port last year. The Sri Lankan high commissioner has often talked about India’s …

India working overtime to ensure swift assistance to Sri Lanka, says Jaishankar
2 years, 8 months ago

India working overtime to ensure swift assistance to Sri Lanka, says Jaishankar

The Hindu  

Recognising that “timing is key” for Sri Lanka as it tries to cope with a grave economic crisis, the Indian system is working “overtime” to expedite its assistance to the island nation, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on March 30, wrapping up his visit to the island nation. What would have taken weeks earlier is now taking days,” he …

EAM Jaishankar to hold talks with Rajapaksas today as Sri Lanka’s crisis persists
2 years, 8 months ago

EAM Jaishankar to hold talks with Rajapaksas today as Sri Lanka’s crisis persists

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will on Monday meet the Sri Lankan leadership, Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, Foreign Minister G.L. Over the last few months, India and Sri Lanka have been engaging intensely and at high levels, discussing possible Indian assistance to help Sri Lanka cope with an unprecedented economic meltdown, marked by a severe dollar crunch and persisting shortages …

To boost ties, EAM Jaishankar lands in Maldives, to visit Sri Lanka next
2 years, 8 months ago

To boost ties, EAM Jaishankar lands in Maldives, to visit Sri Lanka next

India TV News  

Highlights External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Shahid He will visit Sri Lanka from March 28 to March 30 Jaishankar embarked on a five day visit to the Maldives and Sri Lanka External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar embarked on a five-day visit to the Maldives and Sri Lanka on Saturday to explore the possibilities of …

India stands for rights of Tamil people within a united Sri Lanka: Jaishankar's message to Colombo
3 years, 11 months ago

India stands for rights of Tamil people within a united Sri Lanka: Jaishankar's message to Colombo

India Today  

External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar made a strong pitch for Tamil reconciliation during his three-day visit to Colombo. Speaking of the “longstanding” support for the reconciliation process and “inclusive” political outlook that encourages “ethnic harmony”, addressing a joint press conference with Dinesh Gunawardena, Jaishankar said, ”It is in Sri Lanka’s own interest that the expectations of the …

It's in Sri Lanka's 'Own Interest' to Meet Expectations of Tamils, Says External Affairs Min Jaishankar
3 years, 11 months ago

It's in Sri Lanka's 'Own Interest' to Meet Expectations of Tamils, Says External Affairs Min Jaishankar

News 18  

India on Wednesday called on Sri Lanka to meet the expectations of its minority Tamil community for equality, justice, peace and dignity within a united country for its "own interest", as part of the reconciliation process. During a joint media interaction with his counterpart Dinesh Gunawardena, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in the island nation for his first …

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