COLOMBO : Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay called on the new prime minister on Friday morning, May 13, to convey his greetings and good wishes to the prime minister and his country .
They Discussed continued cooperation for economic recovery and stability in Sri Lanka through democratic processes towards the well being of all the people of the country.
In an unrelated development, the High Commission of India in Colombo categorically denied that it or the Indian Consulates General or the Assistant High Commission of India in Sri Lanka have stopped issuing visas.
Issuing a statement in response to reports claiming the above, the mission said that in the past few days, there were operational difficulties due to the inability of their Visa Wing staff, most of whom are Sri Lankan nationals, to attend office.
“We are striving to return our functioning to the normal levels soon,” the High Commission said.
“We remain committed to facilitating ease of travel for Sri Lankans to India. Sri Lankans are welcome in India just as Indians are in Sri Lanka,” it said.
