Former Sri Lankan envoy to New Delhi seeks India’s leadership in Sri Lanka’s recovery Says Japan should be strategic partner

Milinda Moragoda, Founder of the Pathfinder Foundation, was invited by India’s Ministry of External Affairs and the Ananta Centre to participate in the 4th India–Japan Forum, held recently in New Delhi. In his presentation, he proposed that India consider taking the lead in a post-disaster reconstruction and recovery initiative for Sri Lanka, with Japan serving as a strategic partner in this effort.   

The same theme was addressed in a recent op-ed article by Mr Moragoda, who also served as Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, submitted to the Hindustan Times. The forum itself covered a broad range of issues related to India–Japan cooperation, including economic security, semiconductors, trade, nuclear power, digitalisation, strategic minerals, and investment.   

During his visit to New Delhi, Moragoda also held meetings with several senior Indian leaders, including External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar; Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman; National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and other senior policy makers.   

The India-Japan Forum provides a platform for Indian and Japanese leaders to shape the future of bilateral and strategic partnerships through deliberation and collaboration. The forum is convened by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and the Ananta Centre.