Rajnath Singh meets Sri Lanka president, commits to work jointly to ensure region's safety
- On Wednesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo to discuss bilateral ties, marking the first visit by an Indian Defence Minister to Sri Lanka in 38 years.
- Singh arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday for a three-day official visit aimed at deepening bilateral defence and maritime security cooperation, emphasizing that India will stand firmly with the island nation during crises.
- During the meeting, Singh reaffirmed commitment to 'the security, safety, peace and prosperity of our region' and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's best wishes to the President.
- Singh congratulated the government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for 'successfully completing two years in office,' as leaders affirmed commitment to development of both countries and the well-being of their peoples.
- Leading a high-level delegation comprising senior officials from defence and external affairs ministries, Singh seeks to expand cooperation, strengthening ties built on shared history, culture, and faith.
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Colombo, Sep 9: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday that secure sea lanes, freedom of navigation, respect for international law and unhindered maritime trade should remain pivotal priorities as they are crucial for the growth and prosperity of South Asia. Singh made the remarks at a public event after he held an "extremely productive" meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during which they reaffirmed that as civ…
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Times of IndiaRajnath Singh meets Sri Lanka president, commits to work jointly to ensure region's safety
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo. They discussed bilateral ties and regional security, peace, and prosperity. Singh conveyed Prime Minister Modi's best wishes to the Sri Lankan President. India reaffirmed its commitment to stand with Sri Lanka during crises. This marks the first visit by an Indian defence minister in 38 years.
India’s defense minister in ‘productive’ talks with Sri Lanka president
ECONOMYNEXT – India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said talks with Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake have been ‘highly productive’. “Today, in Colombo, I held a highly productive meeting with His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of Sri Lanka.” “As close neighbors, and maritime partners, India and Sri Lanka have reaffirmed our commitment to continue working together for the development of our countries and the wel…
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