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IN PHOTOS: Rajnath Singh meets Sri Lanka President, PM; both sides reaffirm security cooperation

Updated On: 09 September, 2026 07:10 PM IST | Divya Nair

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo, with India and Sri Lanka reaffirming their commitment to defence, maritime cooperation, regional security, and development. PICS/PTI, X

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (left) and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. PIC/PTI
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (left) and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. PIC/PTI
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Singh and Dissanayake held discussions on issues covering the multi-faceted partnership between the two countries, including ways to ensure the safety, security, peace, and prosperity of the region. "The two sides reaffirmed that as civilisational twins, close neighbours and maritime partners, India and Sri Lanka would continue to work together for their development and welfare of the people while working jointly to ensure the safety, security, peace and prosperity of the region," the Ministry of Defence said
Singh and Dissanayake held discussions on issues covering the multi-faceted partnership between the two countries, including ways to ensure the safety, security, peace, and prosperity of the region. "The two sides reaffirmed that as civilisational twins, close neighbours and maritime partners, India and Sri Lanka would continue to work together for their development and welfare of the people while working jointly to ensure the safety, security, peace and prosperity of the region," the Ministry of Defence said
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The Defence Minister also held talks with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and said that India and Sri Lanka, as neighbouring democracies, share a strong democratic tradition, while highlighting the contribution of women leaders in both countries
The Defence Minister also held talks with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and said that India and Sri Lanka, as neighbouring democracies, share a strong democratic tradition, while highlighting the contribution of women leaders in both countries
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"As neighbouring democracies, India and Sri Lanka are examples of the strength and resilience of democracy. It is no coincidence that there have been several empowered women leaders â¿¿ Indira Gandhi and several other women leaders in India. You are an example of that strength and empowerment. We call this 'Nari Shakti'," Singh said
"As neighbouring democracies, India and Sri Lanka are examples of the strength and resilience of democracy. It is no coincidence that there have been several empowered women leaders â¿¿ Indira Gandhi and several other women leaders in India. You are an example of that strength and empowerment. We call this 'Nari Shakti'," Singh said
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Singh also visited the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) memorial in Colombo and paid homage to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the call of duty. The IPKF was a military contingent sent by India to Sri Lanka in July 1987 as part of efforts to disarm the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a separatist militant organisation, and maintain peace and stability in the region. The memorial pays tribute to the 1,155 Indian soldiers who served in the IPKF and made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty
Singh also visited the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) memorial in Colombo and paid homage to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the call of duty. The IPKF was a military contingent sent by India to Sri Lanka in July 1987 as part of efforts to disarm the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a separatist militant organisation, and maintain peace and stability in the region. The memorial pays tribute to the 1,155 Indian soldiers who served in the IPKF and made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty
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"Visited to the IPKF memorial in Colombo and paid homage to our valiant soldiers who laid down their lives in the call of duty. The nation will never forget their supreme sacrifice. They will remain a source of inspiration for the generations to come," the minister posted on X.
"Visited to the IPKF memorial in Colombo and paid homage to our valiant soldiers who laid down their lives in the call of duty. The nation will never forget their supreme sacrifice. They will remain a source of inspiration for the generations to come," the minister posted on X.

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