Narendra Modi and Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a telephone conversation on Monday, focusing on growing concerns over global energy security and the need to safeguard critical maritime routes as tensions persist in West Asia.
According to an official statement from India’s Prime Minister’s Office, the discussion centred on disruptions impacting global energy supplies, with both leaders acknowledging the wider implications for economies dependent on stable oil and gas flows.
The two sides underscored the importance of maintaining open and secure shipping lanes, a vital concern for the Indian Ocean region through which a significant portion of global energy trade passes. Any disruption, they noted, could have far-reaching consequences for international markets and regional stability.
The conversation also reviewed ongoing efforts to deepen India–Sri Lanka cooperation in the energy sector, alongside broader initiatives aimed at strengthening regional security frameworks. These include collaborative measures designed to enhance resilience against external shocks and ensure uninterrupted supply chains.
Modi reiterated India’s commitment to working closely with Sri Lanka in addressing shared challenges, reaffirming New Delhi’s “Neighbourhood First” policy and its MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision, which prioritises regional cooperation and maritime security.
Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact as the situation evolves, signalling continued coordination between the two countries at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
