Colombo, Dec. 22 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday evening landed in Colombo and was received by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ruwan Ranasinghe, upon arrival in the country. His visit comes amid ongoing relief efforts under Operation Sagar Bandhu, launched to assist Sri Lanka after the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

In a post on X, EAM said that he would meet Sri Lankan leadership on Tuesday.

"Landed in Colombo this evening. Thank Deputy @TourismMin Ruwan Ranasinghe for the warm reception. Look forward to my meetings with Sri Lankan leadership tomorrow."

The Ministry of External Affairs said the visit highlights India's Neighbourhood First Policy and comes amid ongoing relief efforts under Operation Sagar Bandhu,...