India-Sri Lanka
Won't allow Sri Lankan territory to be used against India, says President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Narendra Modi
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on his maiden trip to India since winning the polls this year, reiterated his country's stated position of not permitting its territory to be used in any manner inimical to the security of India as well as towards regional stability.
Dissanayake arrived in India on Sunday and met PM Modi in New Delhi earlier in the day.
As per the joint statement issued by India and Sri Lanka, President Disanayaka appreciated India’s continued support for the implementation of projects despite the ongoing debt restructuring.
He further acknowledged India’s decision to extend grant assistance for projects that were originally undertaken through Lines of Credit, thereby reducing the debt burden of Sri Lanka.
President Disanayaka thanked Prime Minister Modi for India’s support in stabilizing the Sri Lankan economy through unparalleled and multi-pronged assistance including emergency financing and forex support worth USD 4 billion.
He acknowledged India’s crucial assistance in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process, including as co-chair of the Official Creditors’ Committee (OCC), as being instrumental in finalising the debt restructuring discussions in a timely manner.
PM Modi meets Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on December 16, 2024.
He further thanked the Government of India for extending financial assistance of USD 20.66 mn to settle payments due from Sri Lanka for projects completed under existing Lines of Credit thereby significantly reducing the debt burden at a critical time.
Underscoring the close and special ties with Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s consistent support to the country in times of need and in its quest for economic recovery and stability, and prosperity for its people.
Addressing the press meet with President @anuradisanayake of Sri Lanka. https://t.co/VdSD9swdFh
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 16, 2024
The leaders instructed officials to finalize discussions on the bilateral MoU on Debt Restructuring.
Prime Minister Modi welcomed Sri Lanka’s support to India’s candidature for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2028-2029.
President Disanayaka reiterated Sri Lanka’s stated position of not permitting its territory to be used in any manner inimical to the security of India as well as towards regional stability, the joint statement said.
PM Modi meets Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on December 16, 2024.
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