“We had an open conversation about reconciliation in Sri Lanka. I’m confident that the government of Sri Lanka will meet the Tamil people’s expectation of equality, justice, peace and dignity in a united Sri Lanka,” Modi told reporters after meeting with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. China expanded its footprint in Sri Lanka during Rajapaksa’s 2005-2015 presidency. During a visit to India by Gotabaya Rajapaksa in November, India offered a $400 million credit line to Sri Lanka for development of its infrastructure and economy. ___Francis reported from Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Source: thestar February 08, 2020 14:15 UTC