New Delhi, April 17 -- The Vice President, CP Radhakrishnan, is set to embark on a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka beginning April 19, marking the first-ever bilateral visit by the Vice President to the island nation.

According to an official statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday, CP Radhakrishnan will visit the island nation from April 19 to April 20.

During the visit, the Vice President will call on Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and also hold discussions with Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, along with other senior dignitaries and representatives of the Indian diaspora.

"During his visit, Hon'ble Vice President will call on the President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Anura Kumara Disanayaka. He wil...