Rajnath Singh's Sri Lanka visit to boost maritime security, resolve Tamil Nadu fishermen issue: BJP
The three-day visit will review a 2025 defence pact, expand joint training and exercises, and advance a solution for Tamil Nadu fishermen, officials said.
- On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Colombo for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in defence and regional maritime security.
- This marks the first visit by an Indian Defence Minister to Sri Lanka in 38 years, following K.C. Pant's 1988 trip, as prior visits were avoided due to sensitivities regarding India's past military involvement during the civil war.
- Coinciding with the visit, the Indian Navy's INS Udaygiri arrived at Colombo port on Tuesday, and officials plan to review the implementation of the India-Sri Lanka Defence Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding signed in April 2025.
- Singh's visit is expected to boost joint military exercises, including SLINEX and Mitra Shakti, while enhancing security at the Trincomalee oil tank farm and increasing training slots for Sri Lankan armed forces personnel.
- Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagenthran said the visit would strengthen regional maritime security and pave the way for a permanent solution to issues faced by Tamil Nadu fishermen, as India views Sri Lanka as a key partner under its Neighbourhood First initiative.
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Rajnath Singh’s Sri Lanka visit to boost maritime security, resolve TN fishermen issue: BJP
Chennai, Sep 9 (PTI) Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagenthran on Wednesday said Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s official visit to Sri Lanka would strengthen regional maritime security and pave the way for a permanent solution to the issues faced by Tamil Nadu fishermen. Highlighting the significance of the trip, Nagenthran said this was the […]
Rajnath Singh's Sri Lanka visit to boost maritime security, resolve Tamil Nadu fishermen issue: BJP
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh embarks on a landmark official visit to Sri Lanka, the first by an Indian Defence Minister in thirty-eight years. This visit focuses on enhancing regional maritime security and resolving fishermen's concerns. Additionally, it has the potential to amplify joint military exercises and training programs, highlighting Sri Lanka's crucial role in major sea routes.
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Rajnath Singh heads to Sri Lanka to boost maritime, defence ties
ECONOMYNEXT – India’s Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh ‘will hold consultations with the leadership of Sri Lanka’ on his three-day visit to the island nation, the ministry said. “During the visit, Raksha Mantri will hold consultations with the leadership of Sri Lanka on a range of issues and interact with the Indian diaspora in Colombo.” Singh is due to visit Sri Lanka from September 8 to 10 with a high-level delegation comprising senior offici…
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