By: Isuru Parakrama
December 16, Colombo (LNW): India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, has emphasised Sri Lanka’s significant role in India’s “Neighborhood First” policy and the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) framework, following his meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday (15).
During the meeting, which took place as part of President Dissanayake’s ongoing state visit to India, Jaishankar expressed his confidence that the President’s discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, scheduled for today, would foster deeper trust and enhanced cooperation between the two nations.
Sharing his thoughts on the meeting, Jaishankar posted on X, stating, “Pleased to call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the start of his first state visit to India. Sri Lanka is key to both India’s Neighborhood First policy and the SAGAR Outlook. Confident that the talks with PM Narendra Modi tomorrow will lead to greater trust and deeper cooperation.”
Pleased to call on President @anuradisanayake at the start of his first State Visit to India.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 15, 2024
Sri Lanka is key to both India’s Neighborhood First policy and SAGAR Outlook.
Confident that the talks with PM @narendramodi tomorrow will lead to greater trust and deeper… pic.twitter.com/GVAH35VzTH
