PM Modi's 'Special Envoy' Jaishankar to Hold Talks with Sri Lanka Leadership on Tuesday

India proposes $450 million assistance package to rebuild Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said India has already delivered around 1,100 tonnes of relief material to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu and has proposed a USD 450 million assistance package to support the country's recovery following cyclone Ditwah.

India to provide $450 million cyclone relief package to Sri Lanka, foreign minister says

Dec 23 (Reuters) – India will provide an assistance package worth $450 ‍million to Sri Lanka for cyclone relief and repair, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam ‌Jaishankar said on ‌Tuesday. “Just as Sri Lanka was recovering from the economic crisis of 2022, this ​natural disaster has created new ‍difficulties,” Jaishankar, ​who is on ​a two-day visit to ‍the island nation, said in remarks made alongside Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha ‍Hera…

EAM Jaishankar in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka as PM Modi's special envoy. What's on the agenda?

In a display of solidarity, EAM S. Jaishankar visits Sri Lanka as Prime Minister Modi's special envoy following Cyclone Ditwah, which devastated the island nation. India has committed to substantial humanitarian assistance and reconstruction efforts, highlighting its 'Neighbourhood First' policy.

Jaishankar visits cyclone-hit Lanka as PM special envoy

“The visit underscores India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and takes place in the context of Operation Sagar Bandhu launched to address the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah,” the MEA said.

PM Modi's 'special envoy' Jaishankar to hold talks with Sri Lanka leadership on Tuesday

The visit comes amid ongoing relief operations and diplomatic engagement to help Sri Lanka recover from the natural disaster.

EAM Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka on Tuesday as PM Modi's special envoy

According to MEA, 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.