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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Meets Sri Lankan JVP Delegation in New Delhi

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Meets Sri Lankan JVP Delegation in New Delhi

The Hindu1h
THE BRIEF
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with a five-member delegation from Sri Lanka's ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna led by General Secretary Tilvin Silva in New Delhi on Thursday.

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The delegation's five-day visit from September 27 to October 1, 2026, aimed to strengthen BJP-JVP engagement, facilitate organizational experiences, and deepen ties between the two political parties.

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Jaishankar stated on X that they had a good discussion on strengthening bilateral friendship, emphasizing that India as a trusted partner will always support Sri Lanka's progress and prosperity.