COLOMBO (News 1st); The Government of India states that India stands with the people of Sri Lanka as they seek to realize their aspirations for prosperity and progress through democratic means and values, established institutions and constitutional framework.

In a response to queries on the situation in Sri Lanka, the Official Spokesperson of the Indian Foreign Ministry, Shri Arindam Bagchi emphasized that India is Sri Lanka’s closest neighbour and our two countries share deep civilizational bonds.

He further stated that India is aware of the many challenges that Sri Lanka and its people have been facing, and have stood with the Sri Lankan people as they have tried to overcome this difficult period.

In pursuance of the central place that Sri Lanka occupies in India’s Neighbourhood First policy, India has extended this year itself an unprecedented support of over US$ 3.8 billion for ameliorating the serious economic situation in Sri Lanka.

“We continue to follow closely the recent developments in Sri Lanka. India stands with the people of Sri Lanka as they seek to realize their aspirations for prosperity and progress through democratic means and values, established institutions and constitutional framework.” he added.

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