Sri Lanka and India today exchanged agreements on INR‑denominated Lines of Credit worth USD 350 million, forming part of the USD 450 million reconstruction package extended by India in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.

The agreements were signed following a meeting between visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo.

According to the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, the agreements will support reconstruction, infrastructure development, and procurement requirements arising from the cyclone’s impact.

During the discussions, both sides also reviewed key bilateral projects, including India‑assisted development initiatives in Sri Lanka, and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on issues of mutual interest. (Newswire)

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India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Colombo today on a one‑day official visit aimed at reinforcing close bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and India.

During his stay, Misri is scheduled to call on the President of Sri Lanka, the Prime Minister, and the Foreign Minister, among other senior leaders. 

According to the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, the visit builds on the tradition of regular high‑level exchanges between the two countries and is expected to strengthen momentum on key initiatives across political, economic, and strategic cooperation. (Newswire)

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Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says the Colombo Security Conclave will be granted the status of an international organisation, with an Indian national serving as its first Secretary General.

Addressing the media in Colombo on Sunday (19), Misri said discussions with national advisors and their deputies in various countries have made progress in this regard.

He further noted that agreements related to the process have been concluded, while a decision on the final headquarters remains pending.

Misri stated that, thereafter, the first Secretary General of the Colombo Security Conclave will, by consensus, be an Indian national, with approvals for the appointment currently underway.

He added that the move will benefit all countries that are part of the Colombo Security Conclave and concentrated around the Indian Ocean.

The Colombo Security Conclave is a regional security grouping focused on maritime security, counterterrorism, and transnational crime in the Indian Ocean, established in 2011.

It comprises India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Mauritius, Bangladesh, Seychelles, and Malaysia. (Newswire)

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