Dissanayake visits Katchatheevu, pledges to safeguard Sri Lankan territory

Sri Lankan President visits Katchatheevu after Tamil leader's call for retrieval

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's sudden visit to Katchatheevu follows Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Vijay’s remarks on retrieving the island, with Colombo firmly asserting its sovereignty amid renewed political debate in Tamil Nadu.

Dissanayake visits Katchatheevu, pledges to safeguard Sri Lankan territory

The apparent reference to Katchatheevu drew immediate attention in local Tamil media, in the wake of actor Vijay’s recent remarks at a political rally in Madurai that Katchatheevu must be retrieved

Sri Lanka’s President visits Katchatheevu Island after Indian actor’s remarks

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s President Anura Dissanayake has visited Katchatheevu Island, while on a visit to Jaffna to open a fishing harbour, cricket stadium and a Immigration and Emigration regional office. The visit follows remarks made by C Joseph Vijay, an Indian actor-turned-regional politician from Tamil Nadu, on reclaiming the island. “The government is committed to safeguarding the surrounding seas, islands and landmass of the country for…

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake makes a quick, unannounced visit to Katchatheevu, after vowing to safeguard “seas and islands” around the country and resist any “external pressure”. – dbsjeyaraj.com

By Meera Srinivasan Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake — who was on Monday (September 1, 2025) in the northern Jaffna district to launch development projects — made a quick, unannounced visit to Katchatheevu, after vowing to safeguard “seas and islands” around the country and resist any “external pressure”. Jaffna media was caught by surprise ...Continue reading ‘Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake makes a quick, unannounce…