India-Sri Lanka Ties Entering New Phase Of Depth And Trust, MEA Tells Parliament PanelReported By :CNN-News18Last Updated: September 23, 2025, 23:29 ISTThe panel led by Dr Shashi Tharoor was briefed by India’s foreign secretary Vikram MisriPrime Minister Narendra Modi with Sri Lankan President Dissanayake. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited Sri Lanka four times since 2014, the latest in April this year—the first state visit of any foreign leader under the Dissanayake presidency. India’s development footprint in Sri Lanka stands at over USD 7 billion, including nearly USD 780 million in grants. The framework MoU on defence cooperation signed earlier this year affirmed that the security of India and Sri Lanka is interlinked. First Published: September 23, 2025, 23:29 ISTNews india India-Sri Lanka Ties Entering New Phase Of Depth And Trust, MEA Tells Parliament PanelDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.