Both leaders noted Pakistan's strong ties with Sri Lanka, emphasizing their mutual cooperation across various sectors.

Sri Lanka's election commission declared a previously fringe Marxist politician the country's president-elect on Sunday after a vote coloured by discontent over the island nation's response to an unprecedented financial crisis.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the newly elected Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka. The left leaning leader and a self-avowed Marxist, will be sworn into office Monday.

Sri Lanka's first leftist president was sworn into office on Monday vowing to restore public faith in politics after anger over the island nation's unprecedented economic crisis propelled him to a landslide poll win.

Chinese president Xi Jinping congratulated Dissanayake, saying he looks forward to working together. The US and India congratulated him earlier

Jaishankar met Sri Lanka's leaders, assuring continued support for the nation's economic recovery. He emphasized India's commitment to strengthening ties through cooperation in tourism, energy, and investment following Sri Lanka's recent financial crisis.

During a visit to Sri Lanka, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and other leaders to discuss deepening cooperation and strengthening ties. He assured continued support for Sri Lanka's economic rebuilding and addressed issues like tourism,

Jaishankar is the first foreign minister to visit Colombo since the presidential election won by the National People’s Power (NPP) alliance

India on Friday assured continued support to Sri Lanka for rebuilding its economy and, in turn, got Colombo's word that its territory will not be allowed to be used in a manner inimical to New Delhi’s

Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan President, pledges support for economic recovery, discusses security, fisheries conflict, and Tamil political settlement.