July 28, 2023
2 mins read

Lankan envoy thanks Modi for financial aid during crisis

High Commissioner Moragoda went on to elaborate on the significance of India-Sir Lanka relations and the special status it has reached in the recent past…reports Asian Lite News

The Sri Lankan High Commissioner Milinda Moragoda said on Wednesday that the Sri Lankan President thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government for the financial assistance rendered during the recent economic crisis which served as the lifeline towards laying the critical initial steps towards economic stabilization, a press statement by the Sri Lankan High Commissioner said on Thursday.

He also stated that the future India-Sri Lanka cooperation would mainly focus on connectivity and investment which will be founded on a vibrant economic integration strategy. Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda attended a closed-door panel discussion organized by the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi on ‘Economic Recovery of Sri Lanka and Visit of the President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe to India’ as the lead speaker on Wednesday.

High Commissioner Moragoda went on to elaborate on the significance of India-Sir Lanka relations and the special status it has reached in the recent past. Commenting on the recent visit of the President of Sri Lanka to New Delhi, High Commissioner stated that the visit not only further strengthened the existing bilateral relationship, but laid a solid foundation towards a vibrant India-Sri Lanka economic partnership.

Further, the High Commissioner also explained the broader contours mentioned in the joint vision statement along with the importance of MoUs that were signed and underlined the necessity of both countries working towards reaping mutual benefits founded on the key pillars of connectivity and integration, which are expected to be implemented through five key enablers stated in the India-Sri Lanka Economic Partnership Vision.

Ambassador Ashok Kantha, former Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, and Ambassador Mohan Kumar, Professor, and Dean of the Office of International Affairs and Global Initiatives, Jindal University also shared their views on the theme along with High Commissioner Moragoda.

The ICWA was established in 1943 by a group of eminent intellectuals led by Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru and H.N. Kunzru. Its principal objective was to create an Indian perspective on international relations and act as a repository of knowledge and thinking on foreign policy issues. The ICWA is funded by the Ministry of External Affairs and enjoys full autonomy.

Ambassador Vijay Thakur Singh, Director General – ICWA, former Indian diplomats, officials of the ICWA, and members of the leading New Delhi-based Think Tanks were also present at the event along with scholars and research personalities. (ANI)

ALSO READ: Macron due in Lanka

Previous Story

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to curb film piracy

Next Story

China, Russia to launch joint patrol in West & North Pacific waters

Latest from -Top News

Gazans Struggle to Revive Life

Today, Gaza’s markets seem to awaken from beneath the ruins. Partially destroyed shops opened their doors amid streets littered with debris, while merchants attempt to arrange what remains of their goods on

GAZA AID: MSF raps Israel

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says Israel Continues to Use Aid as a Weapon of War Against Gaza Strip…reports Asian Lite News Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said that despite the ceasefire agreement, Israel

Qatar Emir Meets Trump

HH the Amir welcomed HE the US President and his accompanying delegation, expressing his pleasure at meeting the President during his stopover in Qatar…reports Asian Lite News HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim

American missionary abducted in Niger

The US Embassy in Niamey issued a security alert warning that American citizens “remain at a heightened risk of kidnapping throughout Niger, including in the capital city”…reports Asian Lite News An American
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Lanka: Military crackdown begins on protesters

Journalists and lawyers were not allowed to enter the area

Lankan institutions directed to cut expenses

President Wickremesinghe advised heads of institutions not to lease new