Colombo, Dec 22 (.) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Colombo on Monday evening, on an official visit.
EAM Jaishankar is undertaking the visit as a “special envoy” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
According to reports, the purpose of the visit is to further reaffirm the support of India to Sri Lanka, which has been affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
During his visit, the Indian Foreign Minister is scheduled to hold discussions with the President and other senior representatives of the government.
Reports indicate that the purpose of the visit is to further reaffirm the support of the Indian Government to Sri Lanka, which has been affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
As the Indian Army Field Hospital team concluded its humanitarian mission in Sri Lanka and returned to India this week under Operation Sagar Bandhu, appreciation was conveyed for the team’s dedicated and professional service in supporting affected communities.
Coinciding with the team’s departure, humanitarian supplies requested by the Sri Lankan authorities were delivered to the country. A total of 10 tons of medicines and 15 tonnes of dry rations were transported aboard an Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft, which also carried the returning medical team. The supplies are intended to support ongoing relief efforts for communities impacted by the recent crisis following Cyclone Ditwah.
Further assistance arrived with 50 tons of dry rations reaching Sri Lanka aboard the Indian Coast Guard Ship Shaurya. The consignment was formally handed over by India’s Deputy High Commissioner Dr. Satyanjal Pandey to Ports and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku.
The completion of the medical mission and the continued delivery of relief supplies under Operation Sagar Bandhu highlight the close cooperation and longstanding friendship between Sri Lanka and India in times of need.
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