FS Misri Seeks Lanka's Cooperation for Early Release of Indian Fishermen, Boats
The agreements are part of a $450 million reconstruction package for cyclone recovery and infrastructure support, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sri Lankan leadership in Colombo and exchanged agreements on INR-denominated Lines of Credit for USD 350 mn, part of India's reconstruction package following Cyclone Ditwah.
- Foreign Secretary Misri urged Sri Lankan leadership to hold long-delayed Provincial Councils elections "at the earliest" and "fully implement" constitutional provisions for Tamil people, citing years of administrative delays since 2017.
- Discussions covered modalities for faster implementation of India-backed initiatives, including the Unique Digital Identity project and development of Trincomalee as an energy hub, alongside reviews with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath.
- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's office stated cooperation focused on technology, energy, and trade, while the President sought India's "fullest cooperation" in combating drug trafficking and addressing climate change challenges.
- Reinforcing bilateral ties, High Commissioner Santosh Jha presented 500 litres of Technical Malathion to Sri Lankan Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa on Tuesday, supporting the island nation's ongoing dengue control efforts.
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India-Sri Lanka focus on infrastructure projects; updating FTA to boost Comprehensive Partnership
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sri Lankan leaders to review bilateral cooperation and projects. Agreements were finalized on social security and Indian Rupee-denominated credit lines for infrastructure. Discussions advanced updating the Free Trade Agreement and energy project implementation. Progress was noted on housing and disaster warning systems for Sri Lanka. Both nations affirmed commitment to security and a mutually beneficial develop…
Focus on bilateral projects as Vikram Misri holds talks with Sri Lankan President
India and Sri Lanka have agreed to take forward the negotiations on updating the Free Trade Agreement and will sign the Social Security pact soon, as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Wednesday. The discussions between visiting Foreign Secretary Misri and Sri Lankan President Dissanayake focused on […]
Foreign Secy Misri meets Sri Lankan counterpart; reviews ties, regional and global issues of mutual interest - The Tribune
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sri Lankan counterpart Aruni Ranaraja and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath in Colombo on Wednesday to deepen bilateral ties and review key cooperation areas. Misri is also scheduled to meet Sri Lanka's President and Prime Minister, following India's recent handover of dengue control supplies.
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sri Lankan counterpart Aruni Ranaraja and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath in Colombo on Wednesday to deepen bilateral ties and review key cooperation areas. Misri is also scheduled to meet Sri Lanka's President and Prime Minister, following India's recent handover of dengue control supplies.
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