Sri Lanka will wants greater involvement in the the monitoring mechanism of Kudankulam nuclear power plant, reports the Sunday Times.
Speaking to the Sunday Times, Karunatilleke Amunugama, secretary to the ministry of external affairs, said,
"More diplomatic efforts will be made soon to enable Sri Lanka to get more involved in the monitoring mechanism at the plant which has caused serious concerns in both countries,"
Whilst Sri Lanka feels that India has a right to take forward its own atomic energy progression, it believes it is entitled to pursue its 'safety interests', commented the Times of India.
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