What happened:
On December 22, 2025, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Colombo and was received by Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe. During the visit, he is scheduled to meet Sri Lankan leadership amid ongoing relief efforts under Operation Sagar Bandhu following Cyclone Ditwah.
Why it matters to India:
The visit underscores India’s Neighbourhood First policy, reinforces humanitarian cooperation through Operation Sagar Bandhu, and strengthens India–Sri Lanka bilateral ties during Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery