New Delhi, April 19 -- The Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday outlined the depth of India-Sri Lanka ties as Vice President CP Radhakrishnan departed for an official visit to Sri Lanka from April 19 to 20.

In a post on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiseal said, "Vice President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, is enroute to Colombo for an official visit to Sri Lanka from 19-20 April 2026," while sharing details of what the ministry described as "close, strong and diverse bilateral ties" between the two countries.

The MEA highlighted Sri Lanka as "India's closest maritime neighbour and civilisational twin with a relationship spanning over 2,500 years," adding that the island nation holds a central place in India's 'Neighbourhood First' polic...