The President made these remarks when he met with the Indian Foreign Secretary at the Presidential Secretariat, yesterday. Explaining the trade imbalances between the two countries, the President stressed the need to provide speedy solutions in this regard. Welcoming the President’s in-depth explanation, the Foreign Secretary said that the friendship between the two countries could be further strengthened since the two countries share similar views. The President also informed the Foreign Secretary that he extends an invitation to the Indian Prime Minister to undertake a state visit to Sri Lanka. Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay, Secretary to the President P. B. Jayasundera, Principal Advisor to the President Lalith Weeratunga, and Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage were also present.

Source: The Nation October 05, 2021 22:18 UTC