The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, Mahishini Colonne, visited the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS) and met with the Dean of the Institute, Ambassador Raj Kumar Srivastava on 04 August 2026.
During the meeting, the High Commissioner was briefed on the work and activities of the Institute, including its role in training Indian diplomats and diplomats from partner countries. The discussions also focused on opportunities to further strengthen cooperation in diplomatic training under the existing Memorandum of Understanding between the Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute (BIDTI) of Sri Lanka and the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service.
The High Commissioner and the Dean exchanged views on possible avenued for enhancing collaboration through capacity building, professional exchanges, and the sharing of best practices in diplomatic training.
High Commission of Sri Lanka
New Delhi
05 August 2026