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India and Sri Lanka in 2026
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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
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