INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Jaishankar who visited Sri Lanka on Friday (04).Issuing a statement regarding Dr
that the interests of India and Sri Lanka were closely intertwined
Their collaboration was in mutual interest and contributed to the stability and security of the region
Tamils, for equality, justice, dignity, peace while maintaining the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Sri Lanka., the Indian
High Commission mentioned.Meanwhile, he has assured that the full and effective implementation of the 13th Amendment of its Constitution and
the early holding of Provincial Council elections will facilitate these objectives.In his meeting with the President, Dr
Jaishankar spoke about ongoing initiatives in the field of energy production and transmission, fuel and LNG supply, solar electrification of
economic sustainability and provide new streams of revenue
aspirations of the people
He referred to the potential of export of renewable energy to India which could help reduce production costs in Sri Lanka and create
The President also noted the contribution of Indian tourists and recognized that this has the potential to grow further, the Indian High
as expanding the flow of Indian tourists
In his meeting with Prime Minister Amarasuriya, he underlined that the Government of India was prepared to respond to the training and
capacity building requirements of Sri Lanka
It was the first country to give financing assurances which enabled the IMF to finalize the Extended Fund Facility
the President conveyed his appreciation in that regard.
