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IN PHOTOS: Rajnath Singh’s Sri Lanka visit to boost defence and strategic partnership
Updated On: 08 September, 2026 03:01 PM IST | Janhavi Pingale
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh began a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka on Tuesday, with maritime security, defence cooperation and broader bilateral ties high on the agenda. (Pic/X and PTI)
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Colombo for a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka. Pic/PTI
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Rajnath Singh’s visit comes amid growing political and defence engagement between India and Sri Lanka, with regular high-level exchanges between the two countries
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India and Sri Lanka are seeking to deepen their maritime partnership as both countries focus on regional security and stability in the Indian Ocean
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Colombo for a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka, with strengthening maritime and defence cooperation high on the agenda
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Rajnath Singh leaves New Delhi for Colombo, saying he is looking forward to a “productive engagement” with Sri Lankan leadership during his visit
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh departs New Delhi for Sri Lanka on a three-day official visit focused on strengthening bilateral maritime and defence cooperation
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