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Indian Foreign Secretary's visit to SL: Focus on expediting bilateral projects

02 Oct 2021

India’s Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, who arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (2) on an official visit, is scheduled to travel around the country visiting projects undertaken by the Government of India, while also exploring new project opportunities and focusing on expediting the ongoing bilateral projects awaiting implementation. During the visit, the Indian Foreign Secretary is to meet with the President, Prime Minister, several ministers of the Government of Sri Lanka, and some members of the Opposition. “As Sri Lanka occupies a central place in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, the Foreign Secretary’s visit signifies the importance both countries attach to strengthening their close and cordial relations in all spheres of mutual interest,” the Indian External Affairs Ministry stated. Shringla will be in the country till Tuesday (5). Shringla’s visit to Sri Lanka followed a recent meeting between Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris and Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar in New York. The Indian Foreign Minister had noted to Prof. Peiris the need for the practical conclusion of a number of projects pending implementation, indicating that it would give more confidence to New Delhi to move forward in enhancing relations. Jaishankar had further reiterated that India was willing to work with Sri Lanka in many different ways, including enhancing people-to-people contacts, while also highlighting the need to engage with all stakeholders, including different political parties. Meanwhile, the Indian Government had agreed to expedite the funding for the construction of two hospitals in the Northern Province. Northern Province Governor P.S.M. Charles said that a request was made to expedite the approval for the funds from the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.

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