'Ready to work with India with a clear plan' - AKD

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Jathika Jana Balavegaya has expressed its willingness to work with neighbouring India with a clear vision.

It's leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake told constituents in an electorate in the Western Province that, given the fact that Sri Lanka has entered geopolitical discussions related to India, the Jathika Jana Balavegaya is prepared to work with India with a clear and definite vision. 

However, he expressed grave concern over the agreements that were recently inked between India and Sri Lanka, during President Ranil Wickremesinghe's meetings with Prime Minister Modi.

Sri Lanka and India reached several agreements during President Ranil Wickremesinghe's meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on 21st July 2023.

The documents exchanged were: 

– Joint declaration of intent in the field of Animal Husbandry between India and Sri Lanka 

– MoU for renewable energy between India and Sri Lanka

– MoU for economic development of projects in the Trincomalee District 

– Network to Network to agreement between NIPL and LankaPay for UPI (Unified Payment Interface) application acceptance in Sri Lanka

– Energy permit for the Sampur Solar Power Project handed over to Sri Lanka