The High Commission of India has renewed its support for Sri Lanka, stating it has committed an estimated US$1.3 billion towards supporting the country's development post-armed conflict.
Speaking at an event celebrating the relationship between the two countries, the High Commissioner of India, Y. K. Sinha said,
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Also see our earlier post: President Rajapaksa orders release of Tamil Nadu fishermen, as India pledges commitment to Sri Lanka (13 August 2014)
Speaking at an event celebrating the relationship between the two countries, the High Commissioner of India, Y. K. Sinha said,
“As Sri Lanka strives towards a peaceful future, the Government and the people of India remain committed to assist Sri Lanka in its endeavours of rehabilitation, reconstruction and reconciliation.”A press release from the High Commission noted that “India’s assistance in post-conflict recovery commenced in 2008 even before the armed conflict came to an end”. It went on to add,
“while India has always extended its hand of friendship and cooperation to Sri Lanka, the nature of India’s assistance has evolved and expanded since the end of the armed conflict in 2009.”The event, held to mark the release of a brochure entitled “India & Sri Lanka: A Partnership That Transcends Time” was attended by Sri Lanka's Economic Minister Basil Rajapaksa, brother of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
See the full brochure here.
Also see our earlier post: President Rajapaksa orders release of Tamil Nadu fishermen, as India pledges commitment to Sri Lanka (13 August 2014)