Mahishini Colonne, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India hailed how India has consistently stood by Sri Lanka when the country faced key challenges in the last two decades and called New Delhi as a model for all other regions.
Jaishankar said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Vision MAHASAGAR, Operation Sagar Bandhu was commenced help Sri Lanka which was plunged by the massive devastation due to the cyclone.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, assuring India's support to the neighbouring country in the aftermath of the devastating Cyclone Ditwah.
Sri Lankan Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath expressed gratitude towards India for assistance in the aftermath of devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, hailing New Delhi's Operation Sagar Bandhu.
Jaishankar also held talks with Minister of Health, Nalinda Jayatissa, Labour and Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha and Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar joined Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Tuesday to inaugurate a critical 120-foot dual carriageway Bailey Bridge in the Kilinochchi District.
"Good to meet Prime Minister @Dr_HariniA of Sri Lanka in Colombo today. Assured India's steadfast commitment to Sri Lanka's rebuilding post Cyclone Ditwah. The reconstruction package offered by is a reflection of the deep bonding between our two nations," Jaishankar said in a post on X.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Sri Lankan President Anura Disanayake in Colombo and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's warm wishes and message of solidarity in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.