Visit of External Affairs Minister of India to Maldives and Sri Lanka (January 18-20, 2023)

External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, H.E. Dr. S Jaishankar paid an official visit to Maldives and Sri Lanka from 18-20 January 2023.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar joined H.E. Mr. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of Maldives at the groundbreaking ceremony of Hanimaadhoo International Airport Development Project in Maldives

During his visit to the Maldives, EAM was called on President H.E. Mr. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and held discussions with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid. EAM’s visit was seen signing of agreements related to the bilateral development cooperation, ground-breaking/ inauguration/ handing-over and launch of a number of key India-supported projects that will contribute to the socio-economic development of the Maldives.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, Foreign Minister of Maldives in Manadhoo, Maldives

EAM’s visit to Sri Lanka was followd his earlier visits to Sri Lanka in January 2021 and March 2022. Sri Lanka is a close friend and neighbour, and India has stood with the people of Sri Lanka at all times.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar called on H. E. Mr. Dinesh Gunawardena, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka in Colombo

During the visit, EAM was called on President H.E. Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Dinesh Gunawardena and also held discussions with Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Mr. M.U.M. Ali Sabry on the entire gamut of close India-Sri Lanka partnership and steps to strengthen it in all spheres.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar called on H. E. Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of Sri Lanka in Colombo

Both Maldives and Sri Lanka are India’s key maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean Region and occupy special place in Prime Minister’s vision of ‘SAGAR’ (Security and Growth for All in the Region) and ‘Neighbourhood First’. EAM’s visit was testimony to the importance that India attaches to its close and friendly relations with the Maldives and Sri Lanka.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met H. E. Mr. Ali Sabry, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka in Colombo

 

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