Colombo, Sept. 8 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh touched down in Colombo on Tuesday to commence a three-day official visit centred on augmenting bilateral maritime and security cooperation.

During the visit, Singh is set to hold consultations with Sri Lankan authorities regarding several mutual priorities to consolidate bilateral relations, featuring a robust maritime and defence partnership.

"Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today left for Sri Lanka on a 3-day visit to the island nation. Leading a high-level delegation, Raksha Mantri will hold talks with the leadership of Sri Lanka on a range of issues to further strengthen traditionally strong and friendly bilateral relations in mutually beneficial areas, including a strong maritime...