India Assures Sri Lanka Of Continued Cooperation Amid Economic Crisis
NDTV
India recently announced to extend a $1 billion line of credit to Sri Lanka as part of its financial assistance to the country to deal with the economic crisis.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday called on Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and assured them of India's continued cooperation and understanding as the island nation was facing an unprecedented economic crisis.
Sri Lanka is facing an acute economic and energy crisis triggered due to the shortage of foreign exchange. India recently announced to extend a $1 billion line of credit to Sri Lanka as part of its financial assistance to the country to deal with the economic crisis.
Mr Jaishankar is here to hold bilateral talks with the country's top leadership and attend the seven-nation BIMSTEC summit.
In his talks with President Gotabaya, the minister reviewed various dimensions of our close neighbourly relationship.
