Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe
- In Reports
- 07:13 PM, Jun 20, 2024
- Myind Staff
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo, where they acknowledged the advancements achieved in various bilateral projects and initiatives. During the meeting, they jointly unveiled a virtual plaque marking the formal commissioning of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, which was constructed with a $6 million grant from India.
Jaishankar, currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's regards to President Wickremesinghe. Discussions between the two leaders encompassed the future trajectory of India-Sri Lanka collaboration, focusing particularly on sectors such as power, energy, connectivity, port infrastructure, aviation, digital technology, healthcare, food security, education, and tourism.
Taking to social media, Jaishankar expressed his honour in meeting President Wickremesinghe and highlighted the positive strides made in bilateral initiatives under the President's guidance. He reaffirmed the commitment to enhancing the historically close and friendly ties between India and Sri Lanka, aiming for their sustained development.
Additionally, Jaishankar participated in the virtual ceremony alongside President Wickremesinghe for the commissioning of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) and the virtual handover of 154 houses under Indian government housing schemes.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in the virtual commissioning ceremony of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) and the virtual handover of 154 houses under Government of India housing schemes, alongside Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, ministers, and senior officials.
Jaishankar, who arrived in Sri Lanka earlier in the day for his first visit since the beginning of the new term, expressed gratitude to Sri Lankan Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya and Eastern Province Governor Senthil Thondaman for their warm reception.
The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted that Jaishankar's visit underscores India's ongoing commitment to its closest maritime neighbour, Sri Lanka. It is anticipated that the visit will inject momentum into connectivity projects and foster mutually beneficial cooperation across various sectors.
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