## 📈 Sri Lanka Engages at Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath represented Sri Lanka at the 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue on March 5, 2026, reinforcing bilateral ties with India. • Core Engagement: The visit emphasized the "longstanding relationship" between the two nations, focusing on diplomacy, trade, and strategic collaboration. • Global Context: The forum, themed "Saṁskāra – Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement," addressed the rising influence of the Global South in the future global order. • Key Highlights: • Inaugurated by Indian PM Narendra Modi with a keynote by Finnish President Dr. Alexander Stubb. • Discussions centered on regional stability and people-to-people connections. • Participation reflects Sri Lanka’s commitment to regional geopolitics and economic integration within South Asia.