Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar expressed his appreciation for a visiting Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation following their strong condemnation of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir.
In a post on social media platform X, Jaishankar noted his “warm interaction” with the Sri Lankan parliamentarians, who are currently in India for the PRIDE Capacity Building Program.
He acknowledged their “condemnation of terrorism and expressions of sympathy on the Pahalgam attack,” which claimed the lives of several security personnel and injured others.
The minister emphasized the significance of regional solidarity in combating terrorism and praised the delegation’s gesture as a reflection of the close and longstanding relationship between the two countries.
During the meeting, Jaishankar also highlighted India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, which prioritizes strengthening ties with neighbouring nations, including Sri Lanka.