India, Dec. 23 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will arrive in Sri Lanka on Tuesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's special envoy and meet with the island nation's leadership, the Indian High Commission said on Monday. "The visit underscores India's Neighbourhood First Policy and takes place in the context of Operation Sagar Bandhu launched to address the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement in Delhi. It said that during his visit as PM Modi's Special Envoy, the minister will meet with the Sri Lankan leadership.

India was the first country to respond to Sri Lanka's international appeal for help following the devastation caused by the cyclone. India's Operation 'Sagar Bandh...