High Commissioner for the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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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
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