India's foreign affairs minister, Sushma Swaraj, is to visit Sri Lanka on Feburary 5th for the Sri Lanka-India Joint Commission in Colombo, the Daily News reported.
Her scheduled visit was preceded by that of India's foreign secretary, Mr Jaishankar, who visited the island earlier this month.
Speaking last year, following the Indian prime minister's visit to Sri Lanka, Ms Swaraj had stressed the need for “equality, justice, peace and dignity” for Tamils on the island.
“The visit expressed India’s strong support for democracy and reform in Sri Lanka,” said Ms Swaraj addressing the Lok Sabha shortly after the visit in March 2015.
“Prime Minister noted in his address to the Parliament that recent elections reflected the collective voice of the nation – the hope for change, reconciliation and unity.”
Ms Swaraj further added at the time, “India stands with Sri Lanka in its efforts to build a future that accommodates the aspirations of all sections of society, including the Sri Lankan Tamil community, for a life of equality, justice, peace and dignity in a united Sri Lanka.”
“Prime Minister also declared that we believe that the early and full implementation of the 13th Amendment and going beyond it would contribute to this process."