Colombo(Srilanka):Sri Lanka's foreign minister G L Peiris has met India's High Commissioner here Gopal Baglay and they appreciated the pivotal importance of multifaceted relations between the two countries which have stood the test of time as close neighbours, the Sri Lankan foreign ministry has said. During the meeting, Peiris also expressed gratitude for India's generous and continuous assistance to back his country's efforts to tide over its worst economic crisis.
Baglay briefed Peiris on the current assistance provided to Sri Lanka, including essential items such as food, fuel, fertiliser and pharmaceutical products, the Sri Lankan foreign ministry said in a statement on Monday. Both parties appreciated the pivotal importance of multifaceted relations between the two countries which have stood the test of time as close neighbours, it said on the meeting held on July 2.
They also discussed matters pertaining to bilateral engagements and current developments in the country. Peiris expressed gratitude for the generous and continuous assistance provided by India, especially during a challenging time for Sri Lanka, the MFA said. The minister said that the Indian assistance, on an immense scale in all sectors such as food and energy security as well as the provision of pharmaceutical products and significant support by way of lines of credit and SWAP arrangements, were deeply appreciated by the Government of Sri Lanka at this critical time.