Foreign Relations
The Finance Minister of Sri Lanka called Narendra Modi
Finance Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon’ble Basil Rajapaksa, who is on an official visit to New Delhi, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi earlier today. […]
Sri Lanka
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5th NSA Level Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave
Delegations of the founding members of Colombo Security Conclave; Maldives, India and Sri Lanka, and the newest member of the Conclave, Mauritius, successfully concluded the 5th National Security Adviser level meeting held on 09 – 10 March 2022 in Maldives. Delegations from Bangladesh and Seychelles participated as Observers. […]
General
SRI LANKA – INDIA BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE SLINEX begins
The Ninth Edition of India – Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime Exercise SLINEX (Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise) is scheduled at Visakhapatnam from 07 Mar to 10 Mar 2022. The exercise is being conducted in two phases; the Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam on 07-08 Mar 22 followed by the Sea Phase on 09-10 Mar 22 in the Bay of Bengal. […]
Foreign Relations
CICA Webinar on Traditional and Complementary Medicine
The Ministry of External Affairs, in cooperation with the Ministry of Ayush, organised a webinar today under the framework of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), Nursultan on ‘Role of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Systems such as Ayurveda, Yoga in overall healthcare and its relevance in mitigation and treatment of COVID-19’. […]
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Sri Lanka FM visits India on Official Visit
At the invitation of External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of Foreign Relations of Sri Lanka, H.E. Prof. G.L.Peiris, accompanied by a 2-member official delegation, visited India on an official visit from 06-08 February 2022. This is the first visit of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister to India in his current term. […]
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India – Sri Lanka look towards new areas in Tech collaboration
India and Sri Lanka extended the existing S&T cooperation for 3 more years, with focus on new areas like waste-water technologies, biotech, sustainable agriculture, aerospace engineering, robotics, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence, as well as industrial collaborations at the India-Sri Lanka 5th Joint Committee on S&T Cooperation […]
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2-day Consultation on Biodiversity begins
2-day South Asian Consultation on Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework begins; India calls for innovative financing methods from GEF and CBD […]
Foreign Relations
BIMSTEC JWG on Terrorism & Crime held
An inter-agency Indian delegation led by Mr. Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary, Counter Terrorism, Ministry of External Affairs participated in the 9th Meeting of the BIMSTEC Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (JWG-CTTC), hosted by Bhutan […]
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8th Indo-SL Joint EXERCISE MITRA SHAKTI begins
The 8th edition of India-Sri Lanka bilateral joint exercise Mitra Shakti commenced today at the Combat Training School, Ampara in Sri Lanka […]
Foreign Relations
FS Shringla to visit Sri Lanka
At the invitation of the Foreign Secretary of Sri Lanka Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage, Foreign Secretary Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla will pay an official visit to Sri Lanka from 02-05 October 2021. […]
Foreign Relations
Envoys of Five Nations Present Credentials to President of India through Video Conference
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, accepted credentials from Ambassadors/High Commissioners of Iceland, Republic of The Gambia, Spain, Brunei Darussalam and Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka today (September 22, 2021) in a virtual ceremony. […]
Foreign Relations
AYUSH system of medicine become popular in many countries
With increasing awareness about health, fitness and changing lifestyles, the demand for AYUSH Systems especially Ayurveda & Yoga has increased tremendously at the international level. […]
World
Sarang to Perform at MAKS Air Show in Russia
The Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the IAF is all set to perform for the first time at the MAKS International Air Show held at Zhukovsky International Airport, Russia. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Bhalia Wheat gets exported to Kenya and Sri Lanka
Geographical Indication (GI) certified Bhalia variety of wheat gets exported to Kenya and Sri Lanka from Gujarat. The GI certified wheat has high protein content and is sweet in taste. […]
Foreign Relations
PM delivers keynote address on the occasion of Vesak Global Celebrations
PM delivers keynote address on the occasion of Vesak Global Celebrations; Calls for all those who believe in humanity to come together and defeat terror and radicalisation […]
Foreign Relations
S. Balachandran appointed as Ambassador to Suriname
Shri S. Balachandran currently serving as the Consul General of India in Jaffna, Sri Lanka has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Suriname […]
Foreign Relations
Indian Navy Seizes Narcotics worth Rs 3000 Crore
Indian Naval Ship Suvarna, whilst on surveillance patrol in the Arabian Sea, encountered a fishing vessel with suspicious movements; Seizes Narcotics worth Rs 3000 Crore […]
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India & Sri Lankan Scientists to jointly work on a variety of research activities
Nine teams of scientists from India & Sri Lanka to research on subjects ranging from food technology to communications technology […]
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Bangladesh’s Shanti Ograsena Military Exercise culminates
4 nation MULTINATIONAL MILITARY EXERCISE SHANTIR OGROSENA CULMINATES IN BANGLADESH […]
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India-Sri Lanka Police Chiefs’ Dialogue held
The first delegation level virtual Police Chiefs’ Dialogue between the Police Chiefs of India and Sri Lanka was held today in an environment of positivity and trust […]
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Bangladesh’s Multinational Military Exercise SHANTIR OGROSHENA 2021 commenses
Multinational Military Exercise SHANTIR OGROSHENA 2021 (Front Runner of Peace) commenced with participation from Indian Army, Royal Bhutan Army, Sri Lankan Army and Bangladesh Army and observers from USA, UK, Turkey, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Singapore […]
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EAM Jaishankar attends 17th BIMSTEC meeting
The External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, participated in the 17th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting chaired by Sri Lanka, was held in virtual mode with the participation of all BIMSTEC Member States. […]
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PM Modi calls on Srilankan President
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with H.E. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President of Sri Lanka. […]
Foreign Relations
IAF Chief visits Sri Lanka on an invitation
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria arrived at Colombo today on an invitation from Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force as part of SLAF’s 70yr celebration` […]
Foreign Relations
PM suggests special visa scheme for doctors and nurses in regional space
PM addresses a workshop on “Covid-19 Management: Experience, Good Practices and Way Forward” with 9 Neighbouring Countries; Suggests special visa scheme for doctors and nurses, a regional Air Ambulance agreement […]
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Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting on the Legal aspects of COVID-19 held
Shri Anoop Kumar Mendiratta represents India in Commonwealth High Level Law Ministers Meeting on the Legal aspects […]
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Indian manufactured vaccines to neighboring & key partner countries on the go
The Government of India has received several requests for the supply of Indian manufactured vaccines from neighbouring and key partner countries. In response to these requests, and in keeping with India’s stated commitment to use India’s vaccine production and delivery capacity to help all of humanity fight the Covid pandemic […]
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SAARC leaders congratulate Modi on launch of Covid vaccination drive
SAARC Leaders from neigbouring countries have greeted the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and Indian Government for successful launch of vaccination drive against COVID-19 on 16th January 2021. […]
Foreign Relations
Foreign Minister visits Sri Lanka on discussion of gamut of bilateral relations
At the invitation of the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Hon’ble Dinesh Gunawardena, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Sri Lanka from 5-7 January 2021. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Srilanka JWC met to discuss fishermen problems in the region
India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group on Fisheries was held today to discuss issues related to fishermen and fishing boats which have been on the agenda of bilateral discussions between India and Sri Lanka for many years […]
Finance
Finance Minister delivers a keynote address at the inauguration of the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2020
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman delivered a Keynote Address at the inauguration of the 20th Edition of Sri Lanka Economic Summit (SLES) 2020 in a virtual format, today. […]
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Trilateral Maritime Security Cooperation on NSA held
The invitation of Secretary of Ministry of Defence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka H.E. Maj Gen (Retd). Kamal Gunaratne, National Security Adviser Shri Ajit Doval will visit Colombo to participate in the 4th NSA Level Meeting on Trilateral Maritime Security Cooperation […]
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Indian & Sri Lanka Navy conducts joint Maritime exercise
The Eighth Edition of annual Indian Navy (IN) – Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-20 is scheduled off Trincomalee, Sri Lanka from 19 to 21 October 2020 […]
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India-Sri Lanka Joint Statement on Virtual Bilateral Summit
Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka H.E. Mahinda Rajapaksa held a Virtual Summit today in which they discussed bilateral relations and regional & international issues of mutual concern […]
World
EAM participates in the Informal Meeting of SAARC Council of Ministers
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar, participated in the annual Informal Meeting of the SAARC Council of Ministers on 24th September 2020. […]
Foreign Relations
eITEC programme on Policing during Pandemic Times held at BPRD
2 day eITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation) programme on “Policing during Pandemic Times” at Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi congratulates Srilanka Premier on Parliamentary Elections
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke to Prime Minister of Sri Lanka H.E. Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa today, and congratulated him on the successful conduct of parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka yesterday. Prime Minister commended the government and the electoral institutions of Sri Lanka for effectively organising the elections despite the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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“Cross Border Tourism” to promote Buddhist Pilgrimages across nations
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism & Culture Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, as Chief Guest inaugurated the Webinar on “Cross Border Tourism” organised by the Association of Buddhist Tour Operators on 15th July 2020 […]
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5 lakh stranded Indians have returned safely to India under the Vande Bharat Mission
A record 5 lakh stranded Indians have returned safely to India under the Vande Bharat Mission(VBM). The VBM operations commenced on 7th May, 2020 and in less than two months 5,03,990 stranded Indians from 137 countries, including from remote areas, have returned to their homes. Considering that the initial target to bring stranded Indians with compelling reasons was only 2 lakh, this is a significant achievement. […]
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Second Phase of Samudra Setu to start by Indian Navy
The next phase of Operation “Samudra Setu” to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas will commence on 01 June 2020. Navy to repatriate 700 citizens from Srilanka and Maldives […]
Foreign Relations
Srilanka Premier Mahinda Rajapaksa completes 50 years in politics
Prime Minister spoke today to His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, to congratulate him on having completed 50 years since his first entering the Parliament of Sri Lanka. […]
Foreign Relations
HE Prem K Nair to take charge as Ambassador of Niger
IFS officer Shri Prem K Nair has been appointed as the ambassador of Niger according to a press release from Ministry of External Affairs. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi discusses on Indian Assisted Projects with Lankan President
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with H.E. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka, regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its likely health and economic impacts in the region. […]