Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake this afternoon on a three-day visit, marking the first arrival of a high-level foreign dignitary in Sri Lanka in the New Year.
He was welcomed by Regional Co-operation State Minister Tharaka Balasuriya and Foreign Ministry Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage.
The visit is arranged through the air-bubble concept.
He will have bilateral meetings with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.