US EditionJaishankar to Visit Sri Lanka as Special Envoy of PM Modi on December 23
Jaishankar’s visit highlights India’s delivery of over 1,134 tonnes of aid under Operation Sagar Bandhu to support Sri Lanka’s recovery from Cyclone Ditwah.
- On December 22, 2025, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said S. Jaishankar will visit Sri Lanka next week as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Special Envoy.
- Since its November 28 launch, Operation Sagar Bandhu has delivered more than 1,134 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, including 14.5 tonnes of medicines and surgical equipment, to Sri Lanka.
- Two National Disaster Response Force teams and an 85-member Indian Army Field Hospital in Mahiyanganaya provided search-and-rescue and medical care, treating more than 7,000 patients while Indian Air Force and Navy helicopters evacuated survivors.
- The Indian High Commission in Colombo said the visit underscores India's Neighbourhood First Policy and will provide high-level oversight of relief efforts under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
- The wide logistical footprint—naval ships, airlifts, engineering teams and field hospitals—reflects sustained relief needs and positions India as a key partner in Sri Lanka's recovery.
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Jaishankar To Visit Sri Lanka As PM’s Special Envoy After Cyclone Ditwah Relief Efforts
India was the first to respond to Sri Lanka’s appeal for assistance, providing over 1,134 tonnes of humanitarian aid under Operation “Sagar Bandhu”, including food, shelter material, medicines and medical equipment.
Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka as PMs special envoy amid cyclone Ditwah relief efforts - The Tribune
The Ministry of External Affairs said the visit highlights India's Neighbourhood First Policy and comes amid ongoing relief efforts under Operation Sagar Bandhu, launched to assist Sri Lanka after the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
India proud to stand by Sri Lanka during Cyclone Ditwah: EAM Jaishankar
Colombo, Dec 23, 2025 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will meet Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday in the aftermath of ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’ launched by India after Cyclone Ditwah devastated the island nation. The EAM arrived in Colombo on Monday to a warm welcome by Sri Lankan Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe. In a post on X on Tuesday, the EAM Jaishankar said, “Looking forward to calling on His Ex…
EAM Jaishankar set to meet Sri Lankan leadership tomorrow
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Colombo on Monday evening, where he was welcomed by Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ruwan Ranasinghe. The visit comes against the backdrop of India’s ongoing humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu following the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
India's Minister of External Affairs S.Jaishankar Arrives in Sri Lanka
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