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India to support early solution in SL through democratic means: Indian HC

15 July 2022 06:52 pm - 5     - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

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India will continue to stand with the people of Sri Lanka as they seek to realize their aspirations for prosperity and progress through democratic means and values as well as established institutions and a constitutional framework, Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said.

Spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India at a media briefing yesterday said that India looked forward to an early solution of the situation related to the government and its leadership in Sri Lanka through democratic means and values, established institutions and constitutional framework. 

The Spokesperson added that India will support the people of Sri Lanka in all possible ways in their endeavor to find a way forward.

A statement issued by the High Commission said the commitment India have demonstrated in helping the Sri Lankan people, to address the challenges arising out of the current situation in Sri Lanka underlines India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy as well as the SAGAR - Security and Growth for All in the Region – vision. 

"Moving forward, India’s support and solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka will continue,” it added.

The Spokesperson noted India responded with urgency to assist the people of Sri Lanka in overcoming their economic hardships and emphasized that India expeditiously finalized and delivered assistance as well as support worth about US$ 3.8 billion in 2022. 

"Such assistance has been in the form of currency swaps, deferment of repayment of Sri Lanka's liabilities to the Reserve Bank of India under the Asian Clearing Union mechanism, credit assistance of more than US$ 1.5 billion for fuel, food, medicines, fertilizers, and other essential commodities.India also categorically denied having any role in facilitating the departure or travel of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa from Sri Lanka,the statement added.


  Comments - 5

  • United you stand Friday, 15 July 2022 09:32 PM

    Good idea you all contest and get divided to make things easier for Ranil to become President.

    GHT Friday, 15 July 2022 10:47 PM

    India must keep away from the internal affairs of Sri Lanka, we will never allow you to create Tamil Ealam in Sri Lanka, so, you should stop dreaming those non compliant thoughts immediately. We will establish border security with the help of Chinese military shortly.

    European Saturday, 16 July 2022 07:34 PM

    So why should Putin interfere with the internal affairs of Ukraine?

    gt Saturday, 16 July 2022 07:56 PM

    yes become chinese colony. people like you are responsible for sl situation

    John Saturday, 16 July 2022 09:14 PM

    Let's see. Couple of warships at maritime border is enough to sink your country.


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