S. Jaishankar discusses energy, investment Co-op with Lankan President Dissanayake

Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Colombo on Friday to meet Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and other top leaders. Both the leaders discussed ways to boost cooperation in tourism, energy, and investment. It is Jaishankar’s first visit to Lanka after President ‘AKD’ assumed office on 23 September.

After meeting Dissanayake, Jaishankar shared in his social media post on X, formerly known as Twitter, “Honored to call on President @anuradisanayake today in Colombo. Conveyed warm greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and PM @narendramodi” He added that he appreciates President Dissanayake’s warm sentiments and guidance for the India-Lanka relations. He shared that he discussed ways to deepen ongoing cooperation and strengthen India-Sri Lanka ties to benefit the people of the two countries and the region.

Honored to call on President @anuradisanayake today in Colombo. Conveyed warm greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and PM @narendramodi.

Appreciate his warm sentiments and guidance for the 🇮🇳 🇱🇰 relations. Discussed ways to deepen ongoing cooperation and strengthen India-Sri… pic.twitter.com/bDIpaiT4te

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 4, 2024

President Dissanayake also shared in his social media post on X about his meeting with Jaishankar, “Met Indian External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar today (04), during his official visit to Sri Lanka. Discussions focused on boosting cooperation in tourism, energy, and investment. Dr. Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery. The importance of continued collaboration on fisheries, security, and national unity was also discussed.”

Interestingly, Lankan President shared to have discussed about ways of boosting energy and investment cooperation with India. This discussion comes at time when Adani Green Energy’s proposed $442 million wind power project in Mannar is facing legal challenges as a result of public interest litigations being filed against the project in the Sri Lankan Supreme Court.

Jaishankar subsequently met his Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath. In his social media post on X describing about his meeting with Herath, he said, ” We reviewed various dimensions of the India-Sri Lanka partnership. I assured him (Herath) of India’s continued support of Sri Lanka’s economic rebuilding.

He added that India’s Neighbourhood First Policy, Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) outlook will always guide the advancement of India-Lanka ties.