India remains SL’s most reliable, dependable partner: Indian Envoy

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Colombo, Aprl 10 (Daily Mirror) - India will remain Sri Lanka’s most reliable friend and a trusted and dependable partner, emphasized Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha.

"Our bilateral cooperation is expanding and diversifying. It is buttressed by India’s growing national capabilities. We now cooperate in a wider range of areas including infrastructure and connectivity, deeper economic engagement, trade and investment, culture and education, tourism and people-to-people ties,” stated the High Commissioner during the Second Seminar on India-Sri Lanka Defence Seminar held in Colombo.

The seminar, attended by dignitaries including State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Shavendra Silva, Commanders of the Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force, senior officials from the Sri Lankan Armed Forces, and Indian delegates led by Additional Secretary from the Ministry of Defence, Anurag Bajpai, emphasized the Defence relations between the two nations.

"With our shared civilizational past, common heritage, and strong cultural connect, cooperation between India and Sri Lanka is not just an option but a necessity guided by our neighborhood-first policy and SAGAR vision," Santosh said.

Highlighting India's commitment to self-reliance in defense and its significant capability development, the High Commissioner underscored India's willingness to support its neighbors, including Sri Lanka.

"Our growing capabilities must benefit our neighbors. We are committed to supporting the needs and requirements of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces," he affirmed.

The seminar aimed to identify shared priorities in security and defense cooperation between the two nations, with a focus on industrial cooperation. India showcased its advanced platforms and equipment, offering viable, affordable, and modern solutions for the Sri Lankan military.

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Sunil Wednesday, 10 April 2024 05:00 PM

As a citizen of Sri Lanka, I humbly disagree to it. I would say Japan is our most trusted and reliable partner. They help us a lot and have no hidden agenda to spread their culture on us or take over our economic resources.

kumar Thursday, 11 April 2024 07:33 AM

However, the relationship between Japan and Sri Lanka is one of beggars and donors.

Sunil Thursday, 11 April 2024 06:22 PM

Reply to Kumar - Please update your knowledge : Japan never treats us as beggars. There is a lot of admiration and respect for Sri Lankans and tbey are greatful to Finance Minister J R Jayewardena (later President) speaking in support of Japan after World War 2 at the San Fransisco Conference.

Nimal Wednesday, 10 April 2024 05:21 PM

No doubt about it.

D Newland Wednesday, 10 April 2024 05:30 PM

Your statement contradicts allegations made by the former Sri Lankan President. In the terror blasts not only Sri Lankans but foreigners too died , the world is watching, we need the truth to come out. If India is proven to be implicated then the consequences for India would be severe.

Ari Wednesday, 10 April 2024 05:34 PM

I rather have enemies than friends who rape my fisheries resources on a daily basis and use katchateevu as a political football come election time.

Ravi Wednesday, 10 April 2024 05:39 PM

Really ? We didn’t know that.

Jaffna Logic Wednesday, 10 April 2024 05:43 PM

This is what the fox told the chickens.

Out of the 6.9 Wednesday, 10 April 2024 07:35 PM

We entirely agree with you Hon High Commissioner. However the 6.9 have been brainwashed against Your country.

wsw Thursday, 11 April 2024 07:42 AM

R u an Indian or perhaps someone more enamored by anti- Lankan sentiments?

Beating own trump Wednesday, 10 April 2024 08:02 PM

They talk for themselves, not our view.

Balla Donkey Wednesday, 10 April 2024 09:20 PM

Bullshit, India cannot survive without SL support. One side Pakistan

pantha kumaran Wednesday, 10 April 2024 10:59 PM

We Sri Lankans should not trust India. Our Tamil brothers think India will help them. I will say we should work together for the betterment of our country. Sumanthiran and others should work with us. Leave Sarath Weerasekera, Udaya and Wimal. We all know they are racists.

Kevin Thursday, 11 April 2024 05:28 AM

No one believes it. Try Maldives, Pakistan, Nepal, Kashmir, China or another neighbor. Not SL.

Jabilo Thursday, 11 April 2024 07:09 AM

They say all this because they know that the majority are rice-eating cows and skeleton worshipers.

FredSnr Thursday, 11 April 2024 08:14 AM

There is only SELF-INTEREST in politics . India has over a billion mouths to feed and youth who are hungry for success. And India needs resources.That's not to say that they can be bad neighbours but we must know who we are dealing with.And we DO NOT or don't care frittering away our valuable resources quarreling with each other and India is taking advantage.This is not IPL We have over 22 million mouths to feed, educated people with nowhere to go if we lose. Wake up Sri Lanka or be counted out.

Time to revive TAFAAI in the north? Thursday, 11 April 2024 08:42 AM

Why did the Maldive Islands asked you to leave from their shores? Why did late President R. Premadasa climbed Pattirippu, nd demand your Peace Keeping Forces to leave? May be your color changed when your skin peeled in Lanka waters? May be it is time to revive TAFAAI service in the Northern shores!

VJ Thursday, 11 April 2024 08:44 AM

He must be joking.

Suresh Thursday, 11 April 2024 11:00 AM

These comments surely reconfirm that SL have very short memory. It is not so long ago that only India (not even China) came to our rescue during the financial calamity Gota created (aptly supported by 6.9M)

FredSnr Thursday, 11 April 2024 11:46 AM

Suresh we are losing our assets, our self respect, even our sovereignty, nothing to do with gratefulness, of course we have to be grateful for those who came to our rescue but have to draw a line, that means working hard, paying back our loans, not selling the family silver, need a Gandhi or Nehru

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