Recalling his meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his recent visit to the island nation, Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that he is thankful to him as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their continued support to Sri Lanka.
Ranil Wickremesinghe said, "Having now survived two difficult years, I must acknowledge that this was possible because India gave us a loan of $3.5 billion."
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to UAE on Sunday and will meet his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan the two leaders are expected to discuss on wide-ranging issues of the partnership.
On External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent visit to Sri Lanka, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that his visit underscores India's primacy that we accord to Sri Lanka in a neighbourhood-first policy as also as (Security and Growth for All in the Region
In a statement following the meeting, Jaishankar underscored the importance of India's initiatives in Sri Lanka, aimed at fulfilling the aspirations of its people.
Jaishankar also joined Sri Lankan President at the virtual commissioning of Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre(MRCC) and the virtual handing over of 154 houses under the housing schemes of the government of India.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that they are actively collaborating with India in several sectors with a focus on solar and wind power and acquiring green hydrogen, reported Daily Mirror.
The congratulatory message comes following PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony, attended by leaders from India's neighbouring countries and the Indian Ocean region, showcasing India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy.
Union Minister S Jaishankar on Monday called upon Heads of States of Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh who were here to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Taking to social media after the ceremony, Prime Minister Modi shared his dedication to serving the vast population of India, aiming to propel the nation to greater heights of progress. He extended congratulations to all newly sworn-in ministers.