Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrives in New Delhi for three-day visit
The Hindu
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake begins India visit to strengthen ties, meet with top officials in New Delhi.
Sri Lanka President President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in New Delhi on Sunday (December 15, 2024) for a three-day visit to boost bilateral ties and cooperation with India.
Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. S. Murugan and other diplomatic officials welcomed Mr. Dissanayake upon his arrival in India.
In his first overseas visit after assuming office, Mr. Dissanayake will have discussion bilateral matter with Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar, and National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval later tonight (December 15, 2024).
His visit comes after Mr. Jaishankar’s invitation to visit New Delhi after he visited Colombo less than a fortnight after Mr. Dissanayake’s victory.
Mr. Jaishankar was the first foreign dignitary to visit Sri Lanka since the National People’s Power (NPP) government led by Mr. Dissanayake came to power on September 23, 2024.
Mr. Dissanayake’s visit was on hold until the completion of the parliamentary election in November when his NPP recorded a historic win, gaining absolute control of the 225-member Parliament.
(With PTI inputs)
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