This Article is From Sep 15, 2015
Joint Statement by PM Modi and Sri Lankan Premier Wickremasinghe
Here are the highlights: - This is a historic year for India-Sri Lanka relations.
- We had the honour of hosting Sri Lankan President on his maiden foreign visit.
- As a close neighbor and friend we wish Sri lanka every success and assure India's unwavering support.
- We are confident Sri Lankan will achieve all round development.
- And Sri Lankan Tamils can achieve a life of dignity and prosperity.
- As a close neighbor and friend we wish Sri Lanka every success and assure India's unwavering support
- We are confident Sri Lankan will achieve all round development and Sri Lankan Tamils can achieve a life of dignity and prosperity
- We welcome development in bilateral relations including currency swap agreement in March
- We both want deeper economic engagement
- We want trade to become more balanced for Sri Lanka
- I also sought support for Indian investors in Sri Lanka's economic development
- We both reaffirm commitment to security and defense cooperation
- We reaffirm commitment to fight terrorism
- Sri Lanka is largest partner in defense training. Will continue cooperation
- We agreed that fishermen community will continue to find solution to disputes
- I am here to convey our desire to continue our relationship, says Sri Lankan Premier Wickremasinghe
- We have briefed his excellence (PM Narendra Modi) that we will are looking forward to reconciliation.
- I must thank excellency (PM Modi) for the help given by India for the rebuilding effort
- Peace and stability in the region is the key to our success
- When there is instability we both get affected
- We look forward to further cooperation in trade, investment and technology
- We are in a unique position that we have a mandate from the people to continue relations with India