External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Sri Lanka on 20 June, the Indian High Commission announced here on Tuesday, June 19
During the visit, EAM will have meetings with the leadership of Sri Lanka on wide-ranging issues of the partnership. This will be EAM’s first bilateral visit after the formation of new Government under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Reaffirming India’s Neighbourhood First Policy, the visit underlines India’s continued commitment to Sri Lanka as its closest maritime neighbour and time tested friend. The visit will add momentum to connectivity projects and other mutually beneficial cooperation across sectors.
During his visit, Minister Jaishankar aims to oversee the progress of ongoing activities and coordinate efforts for the upcoming visit of the Indian Prime Minister.
He has assured that his visit will focus on expediting the commencement of development projects funded by Indian investments in Sri Lanka.
