COLOMBO ;Visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar who came as a special envoy of the Indian premier Narendra Modi held talks on Tuesday , December. 23, with the Lankan president Anura Kumara Disanayake. prime minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya and foreign minister Vijitha Herath . He also inaugurated the Bailey Brodge at Kilonochi on the same day.
in a statement. to the press , the Indian aide said : ” India can also boost your economy at a critical time. Our discussions will therefore keep in mind promoting a deeper cooperative relationship between our two countries.
Friends, we fully recognize that this is a very difficult period for Sri Lanka. Just as it was recovering from the economic crisis of 2022, this natural disaster has created new difficulties. We have seen in the past the strong resolve and strength among the people of Sri Lanka to overcome challenges and to march ahead. I can assure you that India stands firmly with Sri Lanka more than ever before and I am sure that Sri Lanka will once again demonstrate its great resilience in recovering from this adversity..”
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