"A Breathe Of Life": Lanka President Thanks India For Providing Aid Amid Crisis
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"The Government of India under the leadership of PM Modi has given us a breath of life," said Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the Parliament.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving Sri Lanka "a breath of life" by providing timely economic assistance to his country as it faced the worst economic crisis in decades.
President Wickremesinghe made the remarks while addressing a ceremonial sitting of Parliament which reconvened on Wednesday after a seven-day adjournment.
"I wish to specially mention the assistance provided by India, our closest neighbour, in our efforts of economic revitalisation,” he said.
"The Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi has given us a breath of life. On behalf of my people and that of my own, I convey our gratitude to Prime Minister Modi, the Government and people of India," Mr Wickremesinghe added.
