{"id":82321,"date":"2023-07-11T00:45:15","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T04:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dbsjeyaraj.com\/dbsj\/?p=82321"},"modified":"2023-07-12T00:26:29","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T04:26:29","slug":"india-seeks-positive-transformation-in-its-ties-with-sri-lanka-says-visiting-indian-foreign-secretary-trying-to-ensure-that-the-upcoming-visit-to-new-delhi-of-president-ranil-wic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dbsjeyaraj.com\/dbsj\/?p=82321","title":{"rendered":"India seeks positive transformation\u201d in its ties with Sri Lanka says visiting Indian Foreign Secretary; \u201ctrying to ensure that the upcoming visit to New Delhi of President Ranil Wickremesinghe is actually a point of positive transformation in the relationship, states Mr. Vinay Kwatra"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Meera Srinivasan<\/strong><\/p>\n

India is seeking a \u201cpositive transformation\u201d in its ties with Sri Lanka, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said, following a meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

In a visit aimed at laying the groundwork for Mr. Wickremesinghe\u2019s upcoming trip to New Delhi on July 21 \u2014 his first official visit to India since becoming President under extraordinary circumstances a year ago \u2014 Mr. Kwatra said he discussed ties across \u201cthe entire matrix of economic partnership\u201d between the two countries. <\/p>\n

\u201cMy discussions earlier today with the Sri Lankan leadership, as also with the Foreign Ministry, were essentially focussed on trying to ensure that the upcoming visit of Hon. President of Sri Lanka is actually a point of positive transformation in the relationship,\u201d Mr. Kwatra told local media.<\/p>\n

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He called Mr. Wickremesinghe a \u201cvery strong supporter\u201d of the relationship and said India aimed to make his visit a \u201chuge success\u201d.<\/p>\n

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Presidential Media Division said Mr. Wickremesinghe briefed the Indian Foreign Secretary on the government\u2019s economic reform programme. \u201cHe also acknowledged India\u2019s continuous support as a neighbouring ally during the recent economic crisis,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

The Sri Lankan President\u2019s visit to India later this month assumes significance against the backdrop of India extending nearly $4 billion dollars to the island nation at the peak of its economic crisis last year. <\/p>\n

India was also Sri Lanka\u2019s first bilateral creditor to offer written financing assurances to Sri Lanka, ahead of a crucial $3 billion package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
\nSri Lanka is currently negotiating a debt treatment plan with its external creditors, including India, China and Japan. Further, Sri Lankan authorities have underscored the importance of Indian tourists and investment for the country\u2019s economic recovery. <\/p>\n

Announcements regarding a long-discussed project to connect the island\u2019s energy grid with India\u2019s, and other joint initiatives in sectors including energy and dairy are expected around the visit, according to official sources in Colombo. <\/p>\n

On Monday, Sri Lanka\u2019s Cabinet cleared a proposal for the two governments to sign a joint declaration of intent to achieve better quality of dairy production and self-sufficiency in the sector in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

Courtesy:The Hindu<\/em><\/p>\n

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By Meera Srinivasan India is seeking a \u201cpositive transformation\u201d in its ties with Sri Lanka, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said, following a meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo on Tuesday. In a visit aimed at laying the groundwork for Mr. Wickremesinghe\u2019s upcoming trip to New Delhi on July 21 \u2014 his first official visit …<\/p>\n

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