In a sudden turn of events, the eagerly awaited visit of India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Sri Lanka, scheduled for September 2-3, has been deferred due to unforeseen and unavoidable reasons. The High Commission of India in Sri Lanka made the announcement, leaving both nations and the diplomatic community surprised by the abrupt change in plans.

The visit, which held significant diplomatic importance for both countries, was anticipated to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation in the defense sector. However, the last-minute deferment has left the agenda and discussions hanging in the balance.

While the specific reasons for the postponement were not immediately disclosed, it is expected that both nations will work towards rescheduling the visit to a more suitable time.