Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo as India and Sri Lanka stepped up defence cooperation. The two countries signed three MoUs covering the upgradation of L-70 guns, NCC cooperation and cooperation between their National Defence Colleges. Rajnath Singh also announced plans to work with Sri Lanka on an artificial intelligence lab for the Sri Lankan Army. Maritime security, capacity building, search and rescue, counter-narcotics and anti-piracy cooperation also featured prominently in the discussions.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Colombo for a three-day visit. He will discuss maritime and security cooperation with Sri Lankan officials. This visit aims to…

Rajnath Singh visits Sri Lanka for three days to strengthen defense ties and engage with local leadership and the Indian diaspora.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh landed in Colombo on Tuesday to begin his three-day tour