EAM Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka, to hold talks with country's leadership
The Hindu
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visits Sri Lanka to strengthen bilateral ties, emphasizing India's Neighbourhood First and SAGAR policies.
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.
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Mr. Jaishankar was received by Tharaka Balasuriya, State Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Senthil Thondaman, Governor of the Eastern Province, on his arrival in Colombo.
"Landed in Colombo for my first visit in the new term. Thank Minister of State @TharakaBalasur1 and Governor of Eastern province @S_Thondaman for the warm welcome. Look forward to my meetings with the leadership," Mr. Jaishankar posted on X.
Sri Lanka is central to India's Neighbourhood First and SAGAR policies, he wrote.
Under its 'Neighbourhood First' policy, India is committed to developing friendly and mutually beneficial relations with all its neighbours.
SAGAR or Security and Growth for All in the Region is India's vision and geopolitical framework of maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region.
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