NSA Ajith Doval called on Srilankan PM Rajapaksa at his residence

Indian National Security Advisor Ajith Doval called on Srilankan Prime Minister Rajapaksa at his official residence this morning.

National Security Advisor of India, Ajit Doval called on Srilankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa earlier today. Indian National Security Advisor conveyed greetings from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. NSA Ajit Dovel also recalled the contribution of the successful Virtual Bilateral Summit between the two leaders to progress in bilateral cooperation between India and Srilanka.

India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka trilateral meet will take place after a gap of 6 years in Colombo on November 27 and 28. The trilateral meet will focus on maritime security cooperation in theĀ Indian OceanĀ region.

India will be represented by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval. This is the first foreign visit by the NSA amidst the COVID pandemic.

Sri Lanka is being represented by its defence secretary, Major General Kamal Gunaratne and the Maldives by defence minister Mariya Didi. This is the fourth such meeting of the three countries.