{"id":207023,"date":"2025-12-23T15:34:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T15:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/207023\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T15:34:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T15:34:14","slug":"indian-pms-letter-to-president-akd-made-public","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/207023\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian PM\u2019s letter to President AKD made public"},"content":{"rendered":"

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India\u2019s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, reaffirming India\u2019s commitment to support Sri Lanka\u2019s relief, recovery and rehabilitation efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. The letter confirms that External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has been sent as Special Envoy to discuss continued cooperation and a comprehensive assistance package.<\/p>\n

The Special Letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi<\/p>\n

H.E. Anura Kumara Disanayaka<\/p>\n

President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka<\/p>\n

Excellency,<\/p>\n

At a time when your nation is recovering from the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, I am sending External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar as my Special Envoy to discuss how India can cooperate with Sri Lanka in relief and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n

In line with our \u2018Neighbourhood First\u2019 policy and First Responder commitment, we undertook \u2018Operation Sagar Bandhu\u2019 to address the immediate challenges. Indian ships, aircraft and helicopters brought relief supplies and emergency materials. They supported your search and rescue efforts while specialized Indian teams were pressed into service to handle medical emergencies and restore critical connectivity and communications.We are glad that \u2018Operation Sagar Bandhu\u2019 touched many lives in Sri Lanka and was widely perceived as an expression of our deep bonding.<\/p>\n

As Sri Lanka now shifts its attention to the next phase, I would like to assure you that India will extend all possible support as a trusted partner and a reliable friend. As in the past, we will stand shoulder to shoulder with you in rebuilding lives and ensuring resilience in Sri Lanka. In this context, I am pleased to inform you that India will provide a comprehensive assistance package. I have asked Minister Jaishankar to discuss with your Government how best this package can be implemented.<\/p>\n

I am confident that Sri Lanka will rise again, stronger than ever before. In this journey, as in its national development and progress, Sri Lanka will always find India by its side.<\/p>\n

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.<\/p>\n

Narendra Modi<\/p>\n

Prime Minister of India<\/p>\n

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