In response to a media query on India-Sri Lanka discussions regarding financial matters, the Spokesperson of the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka said that in the context of the situation concerning Sri Lankan economy’s external sector, the two countries have been engaged in close and constructive discussions on rescheduling Sri Lanka’s repayment to India, and on currency swap under bilateral and SAARC arrangements.
The matter had been taken up at the leadership level and has been followed up by senior functionaries bilaterally. Most recently, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka held discussions at senior levels in Colombo yesterday and today, on progressing the ongoing official discussions regarding Sri Lanka’s requirements, Indian High Commission in Colombo said.
In the post-COVID world, India remains committed to partner Sri Lanka closely for the latter’s sustained economic recovery and shared prosperity.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
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