New Delhi, Dec. 22 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka on December 23 as the Special Envoy of the Prime Minister, where he will meet the country's leadership, MEA said in a statement on Monday.

The Ministry of External Affairs said the visit highlights India's Neighbourhood First Policy and comes amid ongoing relief efforts under Operation Sagar Bandhu, launched to assist Sri Lanka after the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

Jaishankar's engagements are expected to strengthen ties between the two countries further, as India continues to coordinate humanitarian assistance and reinforce bilateral cooperation as Sri Lanka recovers from the cyclone's impact.

"The visit underscores India's Neighbourhood First Po...