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India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Meets Sri Lankan President in Colombo, Strengthening Bilateral Ties
✍️ TOI India
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 04:40 PM
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, where they virtually inaugurated three Bailey Bridges built by Indian forces and signed MOUs to deepen defence cooperation.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Colombo to meet Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, marking a significant step in the defence partnership between the two countries.
During the meeting, both leaders discussed a wide range of cooperation areas, emphasizing regional safety, security, peace, and prosperity. Sri Lanka reaffirmed its commitment to India’s security interests and acknowledged the assistance India has provided.
A highlight of the visit was the virtual inauguration of three Bailey Bridges constructed by Indian defence forces. The bridges, designed for rapid deployment, symbolize the practical support India offers to Sri Lanka’s infrastructure and emergency response capabilities.
The leaders also exchanged memorandums of understanding aimed at boosting defence cooperation. These agreements are expected to enhance joint training, technology sharing, and strategic coordination between the Indian and Sri Lankan armed forces.
During the meeting, both leaders discussed a wide range of cooperation areas, emphasizing regional safety, security, peace, and prosperity. Sri Lanka reaffirmed its commitment to India’s security interests and acknowledged the assistance India has provided.
A highlight of the visit was the virtual inauguration of three Bailey Bridges constructed by Indian defence forces. The bridges, designed for rapid deployment, symbolize the practical support India offers to Sri Lanka’s infrastructure and emergency response capabilities.
The leaders also exchanged memorandums of understanding aimed at boosting defence cooperation. These agreements are expected to enhance joint training, technology sharing, and strategic coordination between the Indian and Sri Lankan armed forces.