Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his discussions with President Sirisena over his alleged comments at the cabinet meeting, said he appreciated the prompt steps taken by the President and his Government to firmly refute the malicious reports by publicly clarifying the matters.
In a statement regarding the phone conversation which was made available on the Indian Prime Minister's website, the Premier reiterated India’s emphasis on ‘neighbourhood first’ policy and the priority the Government of India and he personally attach to developing even stronger all-round cooperation between the two countries.
President Sirisena was quoted as saying in the statement that he regards the Prime Minister as a true friend of Sri Lanka, as also a close personal friend. He stressed that he greatly valued the mutually beneficial ties between India and Sri Lanka, and remained steadfast to work with the Prime Minister for futher strengtheing them.
Sri Lankan President @MaithripalaS and PM @narendramodi had a fruitful telephone conversation earlier today. https://t.co/Lfjh5Ujpfd
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 17, 2018
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A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
Read these and more on tomorrow’s edition of the Sunday Times
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