India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has met Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in the first such visit of a dignitary since a new government took office in the island nation last month,

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reiterated that Sri Lankan territory would never allowed to be used in a manner inimical to India’s security interests

Earlier, Sri Lanka's newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had said that the nation does not wish to be sandwiched, especially between China and India, indicating a strong and independent approach on his foreign policy.

India on Friday assured continued support to Sri Lanka’s economic rebuilding and, in turn, got word from Colombo that its territory will not be allowed to be used in a manner inimical to New Delhi’s s

India yesterday reaffirmed its support for Sri Lanka with the two countries expressing commitment to further strengthen ties. The development follows Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar,

Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Thursday emphasised during his meeting with visiting External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar that India's economic support is critical to realise his vision of a prosperous Sri Lanka and meeting aspirations of his country's people.

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake assured India's foreign minister, S Jaishankar, that Sri Lanka will not allow its territory to threaten India's security. They emphasized the intertwined security and economic interests of both nations.

India offered $20M in credit lines to Sri Lanka, potentially as a grant, during External Affairs Minister Jaishankar's first visit post-election.