India's NSA Doval in Sri Lanka for Security Talks

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka to attend the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), where he met with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss ongoing economic collaboration and regional security issues. The CSC includes India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius, and Bangladesh, with Seychelles as an observer, focusing on maritime security, counter-terrorism, and cyber security. Doval's visit is also seen as significant ahead of Sri Lanka's presidential elections next month. The CSC aims to address strategic concerns in the Indian Ocean, with India playing a key role in enhancing regional cooperation. The conclave's discussions will include reviewing progress and planning future strategies for regional security.