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Sajith Premadasa, the current Sri Lankan opposition leader, emphasized that while the country is “extremely grateful” for India’s help in the current crisis, the government needs to ensure that Sri Lanka’s sovereignty and political independence are not impacted by the situation. “What Sri La...
Exclusive-India Open to Additional $2 Billion Aid for Sri Lanka With Eye on China - Sources More Reuters FILE PHOTO: Drivers push their three-wheelers while waiting in a line to buy petrol at a Ceylon Ceypetco fuel station on a main road, amid the co...
At that time, Indian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Arindam Bagchi said that although India had given “unprecedented” support to Sri Lanka during the economic crisis, New Delhi would not back down from its security needs. Despite India’s crucial help during the financial crisis this year, Sri Lank...
Sri Lanka’s nationalist and leftist politicians have often used anti-Indian sentiment to win votes when they face elections. Such moves have strained diplomatic relations with India in the past. However, India helped with a credit line and aid when the island nation faced its economic cris...
3. President Disanayaka conveyed his deep appreciation for the unwavering support extended by India to the people of Sri Lanka during and after the unprecedented economic crisis in 2022. Recalling his profound commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of the Sri Lankan people for a prosperous ...
India’s role as the first responder during crises in South Asia is a testament to its commitment to regional stability and development. During Sri Lanka’s financial crisis in 2023, India extended substantial support with a financial aid package worth $3.9 billion. In addition, petroleum products...
Sri Lanka, which suspended payment on $12 billion of foreign debt in April, is seeking around $3 billion from the IMF to put its public finances on track and access bridge financing. ALSO READ: Economic crisis pushes Sri Lankans to seek overseas passports Wickremesinghe said that once an...
The agreements come amid Sri Lanka’s worst economic crisis in recent memory with shortages of medicine, fuel, and milk power and daily power outages lasting for hours. Sri Lanka has approached both India and China for help. India provided a $1 billion credit line to buy essentials following...
of Srilanka which asked for Indian Peace Keeping Force to help them eradicating LTTE. And when 20,000 women are raped in a week in bangladesh and the neighbours ask us to interven we will allways support. Its a shame that it is compared with kasmir where even after 6 decades hindus ...