Indian HC meets Sri Lankan MPs in Parliament

Indian Envoy meets Sri Lankan MPs in Parliament; Jaishankar joins via video message

by Staff Writer 23-08-2023 | 4:41 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st); India-Sri Lanka relations are expected to be further enhanced in four main areas of Food security, Energy security, Currency Support and long-term investment, said the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Gopal Bagley said on Monday (23) in Parliament.

The High Commissioner said this while addressing a meeting of the Sri Lanka India Parliamentary Friendship Association held in Parliament under the patronage of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena.

The speaker pointed out the importance of strengthening the relations between the two countries through the implementation of exchange programs through the Sri Lanka India Parliamentary Friendship Association and expressed his gratitude for the continuous support provided by India.

External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar informed the Members of Parliament through a video message that India will continue to support the development activities of Sri Lanka.