On December 1, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, via telephone, to express condolences for the loss of life and devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. President Dissanayake conveyed his gratitude for India’s swift assistance, including rescue teams and relief material. Prime Minister Modi assured continued support under Operation Sagar Bandhu, in line with Vision MAHASAGAR, reiterating India’s role as a ‘First Responder’. India will extend all necessary assistance as Sri Lanka undertakes rehabilitation and restoration efforts. Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact. The release ID is 2197275 and the visitor count is 1367.
Key Entities Referenced
Operation Sagar Bandhu: Ongoing initiative for providing rescue and relief to distressed persons in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka: Country receiving assistance following Cyclone Ditwah.
Vision MAHASAGAR: Policy framework guiding India's support and role as 'First Responder'.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi holds a
telephone conversation with the President of Sri
Lanka.
PM expresses condolences on the loss of lives and
devastation in Sri Lanka in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah
President Dissanayake conveys his deep gratitude for India’s
timely and effective assistance
PM assures India’s continued support under Operation Sagar
Bandhu, in line with Vision MAHASAGAR and as ‘First
Responder’
प्रव तथ: 01 DEC 2025 8:50PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation today with the President of the
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt condolences on the loss of lives and widespread devastation in Sri
Lanka in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah. He conveyed that the people of India stand in firm solidarity and
support with the people of Sri Lanka in this hour of need.
President Dissanayake conveyed his deep gratitude for India’s assistance in the wake of the disaster and
appreciated the swift deployment of rescue teams and relief material. He also conveyed the appreciation of
the people of Sri Lanka for India’s timely and effective response efforts.
Prime Minister assured President Dissanayake of India’s continued support to Sri Lanka under the
ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, providing rescue and relief to distressed persons. He assured that India,
in line with its Vision MAHASAGAR and its established position as the ‘First Responder’, will continue
to extend all necessary assistance in the coming days as Sri Lanka undertakes rehabilitation efforts,
resumes public services, and works toward restoring livelihoods across the impacted regions.
The two leaders agreed to remain in close touch.
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