India, Sri Lanka reaffirm strengthening regional peace and security

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met in Colombo on Wednesday, strengthening regional peace, safety, security, and prosperity. Both nations advanced practical defense collaboration, including academic exchanges between defense colleges and joint training frameworks.

The discussions also emphasized bolstering strategic ties, maritime security, and regional stability under India's "Neighborhood First" policy and the vision of MAHASAGAR which is India's trans-regional global maritime one unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2025.