🤝 Sri Lanka High Commission in India Hosts Discussion on ‘Colombo: Port of Call’

• Event Overview: The High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi hosted an engaging literary event on 15 July 2026 centered around the book _Colombo: Port of Call_ by author and journalist Ajay Kamalakaran, in collaboration with Chapters by Shibani. • Diplomatic & Cultural Significance: Hosted by High Commissioner Mahishini Colonne, the gathering brought together diplomats, academics, journalists, and business leaders to showcase Colombo’s historical evolution as an Indian Ocean hub of commerce, culture, and civilization. • Strengthening Bilateral Relations: The discussion highlighted Colombo’s heritage through historic travel accounts—including those of Mahatma Gandhi and Anton Chekhov—aimed at deepening cultural understanding, heritage appreciation, and people-to-people ties between Sri Lanka and India.