**Summary of Telephonic Conversation Between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of Sri Lanka**
**Date of Release:** 24 March 2026, 9:10 PM
**Location:** PIB Delhi (Prime Minister’s Office)
On March 24, 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a telephonic discussion with the President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Anura Kumara Disanayaka. The conversation focused on strategic bilateral cooperation and regional stability.
**Key Discussion Points:**
* **Global Energy Security:** The leaders addressed the evolving situation in West Asia, specifically focusing on disruptions that impact global energy security.
* **Maritime Security:** Both parties reiterated the global necessity of maintaining open and secure shipping lines to ensure uninterrupted international trade.
* **Bilateral Energy Cooperation:** The leaders reviewed progress on various joint initiatives intended to strengthen energy cooperation between India and Sri Lanka and enhance overall regional security.
* **Policy Framework:** Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to addressing shared regional challenges through the "Neighbourhood First" policy and the "MAHASAGAR" Vision.
**Conclusion:**
The leaders agreed to maintain regular contact to continue monitoring these initiatives and regional developments.
**Administrative Data:**
* **Release ID:** 2244748
* **Visitor Counter:** 326
* **Identifier:** MJPS/PRK
Key Entities Referenced
Sri Lanka: The primary bilateral partner involved in energy cooperation and regional security initiatives discussed during the call.
Anura Kumara Disanayaka: The President of Sri Lanka who engaged in high-level diplomatic discussions regarding global energy security and maritime stability.
Neighbourhood First policy: India’s diplomatic framework prioritizing relations with immediate neighbors, guiding the commitment to address shared regional challenges.
MAHASAGAR Vision: An Indian maritime initiative focused on security and growth for all in the region, cited as a cornerstone for bilateral cooperation.
West Asia: The geographic region identified as central to the discussion on disruptions affecting global energy security and shipping lines.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi receives a
phone call today from President of Sri Lanka
The two leaders discuss disruptions affecting global energy
security
Both leaders reiterate the importance of keeping shipping
lines open and secure
The two leaders review progress on various initiatives aimed
at strengthening bilateral energy cooperation and enhancing
regional security
PM reiterates India’s firm commitment to work closely
together in addressing shared challenges
Posted On: 24 MAR 2026 9:10PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a phone call today from the President of Sri Lanka, H.E.
Anura Kumara Disanayaka.
The two leaders discussed the evolving situation in West Asia with an emphasis on disruptions affecting
global energy security.
Both leaders reiterated the importance of keeping shipping lines open and secure in the interest of the
whole world.
The two leaders reviewed progress on various initiatives aimed at strengthening India-Sri Lanka energy
cooperation and enhancing regional security.
Prime Minister reiterated India’s firm commitment to work closely together in addressing shared
challenges in line with India’s Neighbourhood First policy and MAHASAGAR Vision.
The two leaders agreed to stay in touch.
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MJPS/PRK
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