India and Sri Lanka have signed a historic defense cooperation pact, marking a significant step in their bilateral relations. Signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Colombo, the agreement strengthens security ties and reflects a shared strategic vision. The pact is part of a larger framework that includes agreements on defense, energy, digital cooperation, health, and regional development.

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• India and Sri Lanka signed a landmark defense cooperation pact, their first-ever agreement in this area.
• The pact includes joint military exercises, training programs, and high-level exchanges.
• PM Modi and President Dissanayake emphasized the importance of mutual security and India’s concerns.
• Sri Lanka reassured that its soil will not be used against India in conflicts.
• The Sampur Power Project will improve Sri Lanka’s energy security with India’s support.
• A tripartite MoU involving India, Sri Lanka, and UAE aims to develop Trincomalee as an energy hub.
• India and Sri Lanka signed a grid interconnectivity MoU for power trade and potential electricity exports.
• India will share digital governance solutions with Sri Lanka to boost its digital transformation.
• A $17 million Indian-funded solar rooftop project will install panels on 5,000 religious institutions, generating 25 MW of green energy.
• India committed ₹2.4 billion to support social and economic development in Sri Lanka’s eastern provinces.