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India's defence minister to visit Sri Lanka

India's defence minister is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on September 9–10.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 25, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC.

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The visit could affect India–Sri Lanka security and regional defense ties.

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