Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri called on president Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo today (05) to review key bilateral initiatives and strengthen bilateral cooperation during a one-day official visit.
The President’s Media Division said that discussions focused on ongoing India-assisted development projects across Sri Lanka alongside issues of mutual and regional interest.
Post-cyclone reconstruction support
Following high-level talks, officials from both nations exchanged agreements on Indian Rupee-denominated Lines of Credit (LoCs) valued at USD 350 million.
The facility forms a major component of the USD 450 million reconstruction package extended by New Delhi to assist Sri Lanka’s recovery following Cyclone Ditwah.
According to the High Commission of India in Colombo, the credit lines will directly fund infrastructure restoration, post-disaster reconstruction, and essential procurement requirements across affected regions.
High-level diplomatic engagements
During his visit, foreign secretary Misri also held talks with foreign minister Vijitha Herath to review priority areas of bilateral cooperation.
Indian high commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and senior officials attended the discussions.
Misri also met with Sri Lankan foreign secretary Aruni Ranaraja to deliberate on regional developments and strategies to further deepen diplomatic and economic ties.
He is scheduled to meet prime minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya before concluding his visit.