'India will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Sri Lanka,' says Rajnath Singh; calls ties 'relationship of hearts and souls'

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed India's commitment to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Sri Lanka, highlighting bilateral ties, economic cooperation, disaster relief efforts under 'Operation Sagar Bandhu', and New Delhi's 'Neighbourhood First' policy while emphasising that ties are built on shared heritage.