Vice President's Historic Visit: Strengthening India-Sri Lanka Ties
- Indian officials urged quick action on a proposed regional energy hub project in Sri Lanka involving the port of Trincomalee and a multi-product oil pipeline with the UAE, following talks in Colombo.
- Sri Lanka, India, and the UAE signed an agreement a year ago after two years of negotiations to connect the countries via an oil pipeline and establish the Trincomalee oil storage complex.
- The Middle East conflict has caused higher fuel and electricity prices in Sri Lanka, which depends on oil and coal imports for power generation.
- India's Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized the urgency of advancing strategic projects like the energy hub amid regional energy challenges.
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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, briefing the media in Colombo, noted that the President's request follows his recent visit to New Delhi for the AI Impact Summit 2026. World News | Digital Leap: Sri Lankan President Dissanayake Seeks Indian IT Expertise as Bilateral Ties Expand, Says Misri.
In meeting with Sri Lankan president, India officials push for regional energy hub
Indian officials called for the swift implementation of a proposed regional energy hub in Sri Lanka at the start of bilateral talks in Colombo on Sunday. The planned oil hub in the northeastern port of Trincomalee featured in a meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, India’s visiting Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told reporters. The project, which also involves the United Arab Emirates, has been under discussion since 2023, …
Vice President's Historic Visit: Strengthening India-Sri Lanka Ties
Vice President's Historic Visit: Strengthening India-Sri Lanka Ties Vice President of India, C P Radhakrishnan, embarked on a historic two-day visit to Sri Lanka on Sunday, a significant step in bilateral relations between the two nations.This visit is noteworthy as it is the first time an Indian vice president is making an official visit to Sri Lanka, according to his office.During his stay, Vice President Radhakrishnan will hold critical bilat…
Vice president CP Radhakrishnan embarks on two-day visit to Sri Lanka
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan is gearing up for an impactful two-day sojourn to Sri Lanka, marking his inaugural foray into international diplomacy as a newly appointed leader. The schedule boasts a series of strategic meetings with Sri Lankan executives and meaningful exchanges with the Indian community.
India and Sri Lanka Renew Push for Closer Ties at Colombo Talks - LNW Lanka News Web
April 19, Colombo (LNW): India’s Vice President held high-level discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo today, signalling a renewed commitment to deepen cooperation between the two neighbours.The meeting, which took place at the Presidential Secretariat, focused on expanding bilateral engagement across economic, social and cultural fronts. Both sides highlighted the long-standing historical and civilisational links that un…
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