INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Sri Lankan Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who is on an official visit to New Delhi, called on the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
earlier today.Finance Minister Rajapaksa briefed the Prime Minister on initiatives being taken by both countries to increase bilateral
economic cooperation, and conveyed his thanks for the support extended by India for the Sri Lankan economy.Prime Minister spoke about the
He reiterated that India would continue to stand with the friendly people of Sri Lanka.Finance Minister Rajapaksa noted the deepening
people-to-people relations between both countries, including in the cultural sphere
Prime Minister pointed to the potential for increasing tourist flows, including through joint promotion of Buddhist and Ramayan tourism
Attygalle and Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay, Minister Rajapaksa arrived in New Delhi yesterday on a two-day official
visit, on an invitation extended by the Indian government.Upon his arrival, Minister Rajapaksa was accorded a warm welcome by the Sri Lankan
items, and medicine to Sri Lanka during this visit.The finance minister is also scheduled to meet with Indian External Minister Dr
Misri.Discussion between Minister Basil Rajapaksa and Indian Foreign Secretary, Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla
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