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India's Foreign Secretary Misri Visits Sri Lanka, Meets Leadership
An important visitor from India, named Vikram Misri, went to a country called Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka is an island nation that lives very close to India, and the two countries have been friends for more than 2,500 years.
Mr. Misri's job is to help India talk and work with other countries.
During his one-day trip, he met Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister to talk about how the two countries can work together.
He also planned to meet Sri Lanka's President and Prime Minister.
The day before his visit, India gave Sri Lanka a special chemical called Malathion that helps stop mosquitoes from spreading a sickness called dengue.
India has also been helping Sri Lanka build things like schools, hospitals, roads and railways.
India has given more than 7.5 billion dollars of help, including money for projects in all 25 districts of Sri Lanka.
Last year, India's Prime Minister also visited Sri Lanka and the two countries signed seven agreements to help each other.
This visit shows that India and Sri Lanka are good neighbours who want to keep working together.
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Colombo on Wednesday for a one-day visit to Sri Lanka.
Misri met Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and reviewed ongoing cooperation in key priority sectors.
He is scheduled to call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and other leaders.
On Tuesday, High Commissioner Santosh Jha handed over 500 litres of Technical Malathion to Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa to support dengue control.
India's development assistance to Sri Lanka has exceeded USD 7.5 billion, including over USD 850 million in grants, covering all 25 districts, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said.
- Who
- India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, and India's High Commissioner Santosh Jha
- What
- A one-day diplomatic visit to Colombo to reinforce bilateral ties and review cooperation, alongside India's handover of 500 litres of Technical Malathion for dengue control
- Where
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- When
- Wednesday, for a one-day visit; related events took place the previous Tuesday (malathion handover) and on July 27 (development projects review)
- Why
- To reinforce close bilateral ties and strengthen momentum on key initiatives, reflecting Sri Lanka's central place in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and MAHASAGAR vision
Key facts
- Visitor
- India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
- Visit
- One-day visit to Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Key Meetings
- Met Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath; scheduled to call on President Dissanayake and Prime Minister Amarasuriya
- Dengue Control Aid
- 500 litres of Technical Malathion handed over by High Commissioner Santosh Jha to Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa
- Development Assistance
- Over USD 7.5 billion, including more than USD 850 million in grants
- Projects Coverage
- All 25 districts of Sri Lanka; housing, healthcare, education, railways, energy and livelihoods
- Development Review
- July 27 meeting chaired by High Commissioner Jha with Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando announced the assistance figures
- Modi's 2025 Visit
- First foreign head of state or government to visit since President Dissanayake assumed office in 2024; seven MoUs exchanged in defence, health, mass media, energy, connectivity and more
Quotes
Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka
Official social‑media post by the Indian diplomatic mission in Sri Lanka
“"India stands with Sri Lanka in its fight against dengue. Glad to hand over 500 litres of Technical Malathion to Hon. Minister of Health, Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, as a gift from the Government and people of India to support ongoing dengue control efforts in Sri Lanka,"”
thehansindia.com
“Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri called on the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon'ble Vijitha Herath, during his visit to Colombo. Ongoing cooperation in key priority areas was reviewed during the meeting.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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