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Sri Lanka
High Commissioner for the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, New Delhi
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Head of mission
H.E. Ms. Pradeepa Mahishini Colonne
High Commissioner
Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against President of India, credentials ceremony of 29 July 2025 (29 Jul 2025).National day
4 February
Independence Day. Next on 4 February 2027 (in 3 months).
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service, Blue Book Online (as reported by the mission), read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, national days list.Contact details
- Chancery address
- 27, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Telephone
- +91-11-2301 0201, 2301 0203, 2301 7498Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- slhc.newdelhi@mfa.gov.lkSource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Fax
- +91-11-2379 3604Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Office hours
- Monday To Friday: 8.45 A.M. to 1.00 P.M.; 2.00 P.M. to 5.00 P.M.Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Office hours can change on national and local holidays. How to contact a mission
Visas and consular services
- Visa information
- Official visa information (eta.gov.lk)Source: Application centre linked from the mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
- Consular services
- Consular services (hc-newdelhi.gov.lk)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
Many missions take applications through an outsourced visa centre. The mission's own page says which centre is official and what it may charge.
Trade with Sri Lanka
Trade and investment between India and Sri Lanka, including FY 2025-26 trade figures, ETCA negotiations, Indian FDI and financial support in the 2022 crisis.
Trade and investment between India and Sri Lanka (3 min read, from the MEA brief)
India and Sri Lanka: recent developments
Visits, talks and agreements from Ministry of External Affairs publications, each linked to its source. New publications are added twice a day. Newest first.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits Sri Lanka; agreements on two INR Lines of Credit exchanged
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid his first stand-alone visit to Sri Lanka on 05 August 2026, calling on President Disanayaka, PM Amarasuriya and Foreign Minister Herath. Agreements on two INR-denominated Lines of Credit, USD 250 million for railway projects and USD 100 million for livestock and other priorities, were exchanged. Both sides noted completed Northern Railway rehabilitation and concluded Social Security Agreement negotiations.
Source: Visit of Foreign Secretary of India to Sri Lanka, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan makes first ever bilateral Vice Presidential visit to Sri Lanka
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited Sri Lanka from 19 to 20 April 2026, the first ever bilateral Vice Presidential visit. He announced OCI eligibility for 5th and 6th generation Indian Origin Tamils and marked the completion of Phase-III of the Indian Housing Project with 4000 houses. CEWET scholarships rose from 350 to 700 and Sri Lanka decided to join the International Big Cat Alliance.
Source: Visit of the Hon’ble Vice President of India to Sri Lanka (April 19-20, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
MoUs on Mullaitivu hospital ward complex and six Eastern Province projects during Vice President's visit
Outcomes of the Vice President's visit to Sri Lanka included an MoU for a four-storey Medical Ward Complex at District General Hospital in Mullaitivu and six MoUs on priority projects under the Multi-Sectoral Grant Assistance for Eastern Province, covering Batik training centres, a Premature Baby Unit in Dehiattakandiya, hospital units in Muthur, contract farmer clusters and Ayurveda facilities.
Source: List of Outcomes: Visit of the Vice President of India to Sri Lanka (April 19 - 20, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
PM Modi receives phone call from Sri Lankan President Disanayaka on West Asia and energy security
PM Modi received a phone call from President Anura Kumara Disanayaka. They discussed the situation in West Asia with emphasis on disruptions affecting global energy security, reiterated the importance of keeping shipping lines open and secure, and reviewed initiatives on India-Sri Lanka energy cooperation and regional security.
Source: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi receives a phone call from President of Sri Lanka (March 24, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
PM Modi meets Sri Lankan President Disanayaka at India-AI Impact Summit in New Delhi
PM Modi met President Disanayaka, visiting India for the India-AI Impact Summit, his second visit after his State Visit in December 2024. They reviewed physical, digital and energy connectivity and exchanged views on Artificial Intelligence. Disanayaka thanked India for its support after Cyclone Ditwah, and the leaders noted progress under the USD 450 million assistance package.
Source: Prime Minister’s meeting with President of Sri Lanka (February 20, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
All India and Sri Lanka developments, year by year · All countries, week by week
Earlier developments (4)
EAM Jaishankar, as PM's Special Envoy, conveys USD 450 million reconstruction package to Sri Lanka
In Colombo as Special Envoy of PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar handed President Disanayaka a letter committing a USD 450 million reconstruction package after Cyclone Ditwah, comprising USD 350 million in concessional Lines of Credit and USD 100 million of grants. It will cover connectivity, housing, health and education, agriculture and disaster preparedness. Operation Sagar Bandhu delivered over 1100 tons of relief material.
Source: Press Statement by EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar alongside Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath of Sri Lanka, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Operation Sagar Bandhu update: sealift of 997 tons of relief and Bailey bridge systems to Sri Lanka
An update on Operation Sagar Bandhu said India facilitated a sealift of 997 tons of relief material from Tamil Nadu to Sri Lanka, over 450 persons were rescued and assisted, and the Indian Army Field Hospital at Mahiyanganaya treated 3388 persons till 08 December 2025. Four modular Bailey Bridge systems were airlifted between 03 and 09 December.
Source: Operation Sagar Bandhu continues providing Emergency HADR Support to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India launches Operation Sagar Bandhu for relief to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu on 28 November 2025 to provide search and rescue and disaster relief to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. A total of 53 tons of relief material was handed over, NDRF teams were deployed, over 150 persons were rescued and assisted, and over 2000 stranded Indians were brought back.
Source: India Undertakes Operation Sagar Bandhu for Emergency HADR Assistance to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya calls on PM Modi in New Delhi
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya called on PM Modi. The two leaders discussed measures to strengthen cooperation in education, technology, innovation, development cooperation and the welfare of fishermen, and PM Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to the shared development journey of the two countries.
Source: Prime Minister of Sri Lanka calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi (October 17, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Sri Lanka: guide
The full guideRelations
India and Sri Lanka: diplomatic relations and milestones
India-Sri Lanka political relations: PM Modi's four visits since 2014, EAM's nine visits, visits by Sri Lankan leaders and parliamentary exchanges.
Trade and investment
Trade and investment between India and Sri Lanka
Trade and investment between India and Sri Lanka, including FY 2025-26 trade figures, ETCA negotiations, Indian FDI and financial support in the 2022 crisis.
Development and cooperation
India and Sri Lanka: development partnership and cooperation
India's development assistance to Sri Lanka, from the Indian Housing Project to Cyclone Ditwah relief, with defence cooperation and capacity building.
Culture, education and community
Culture, education and the Indian community in Sri Lanka
Buddhist heritage, temple projects, scholarships, training in India and the Indian-origin communities in Sri Lanka, based on the MEA brief of June 2026.
Practical guide
Sri Lanka in India: high commission, consulates and help
Contact details for the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi and its consular offices in India, with ferry, air link, tourism and OCI information.
Read the full guide to India and Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka also appears in the topic guides: India's Defence Cooperation Partners by Region; India's Trade Agreements: CEPA, CECA, FTA and PTA; UPI and RuPay Abroad: Country-by-Country Status.
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of June 2026, with later MEA documents where marked as updated.
Events
No upcoming public events from Sri Lanka. Get updates to hear about new ones.
Consulates and offices elsewhere in India
Career consulates and trade offices, from the MEA register, read 24 September 2026.
Honorary consulates
Thiruvananthapuram
Honorary Consulate of Sri Lanka
The register lists no address or contact for this office.
Honorary consuls are not career diplomats. Their services are usually limited; check with the embassy for passports and visas.
India in Sri Lanka
India has 4 offices in Sri Lanka, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Addresses and websites of the Indian missions in Sri Lanka.
Questions about the High Commissioner for the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Where is the High Commissioner for the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in New Delhi?
The chancery of the High Commissioner for the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is at 27, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the telephone number of the High Commissioner for the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka?
The register lists +91-11-2301 0201, 2301 0203, 2301 7498, and the email slhc.newdelhi@mfa.gov.lk.
Who is the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India?
H.E. Ms. Pradeepa Mahishini Colonne, High Commissioner. Diplo shows a name only when a credentials ceremony of the President of India names this person, or the MEA register names them and a second source confirms it.
When is the national day of Sri Lanka?
4 February (Independence Day), according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.
Does Sri Lanka have consulates in India?
Consulates or offices in Chennai, Mumbai. Honorary consulates in Thiruvananthapuram. Source: MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the official website of the High Commissioner for the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka?
https://www.hc-newdelhi.gov.lk/en
Where can I find visa information for Sri Lanka?
On the official visa page: https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/ (Application centre linked from the mission website). Diplo found it on https://www.hc-newdelhi.gov.lk/en (checked 16 October 2026).
What is the latest development in India and Sri Lanka relations?
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits Sri Lanka; agreements on two INR Lines of Credit exchanged (5 August 2026). Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid his first stand-alone visit to Sri Lanka on 05 August 2026, calling on President Disanayaka, PM Amarasuriya and Foreign Minister Herath. Agreements on two INR-denominated Lines of Credit, USD 250 million for railway projects and USD 100 million for livestock and other priorities, were exchanged. Both sides noted completed Northern Railway rehabilitation and concluded Social Security Agreement negotiations. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.