JVP leader discusses economic challenges in India talks

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the existing bilateral relationship between the two countries and the mutual benefits that could be reaped from further deepening.

Taking to ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), Dr. Jaishankar added that they “also spoke about Sri Lanka’s economic challenges and the path ahead.”

“India, with its Neighbourhood First and SAGAR policies, will always be a reliable friend and trusted partner of Sri Lanka,” the Indian Minister assured.

A delegation of the JVP party comprising JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, senior legislator Vijitha Herath, Secretary Nihal Abeysinghe, and executive committee member Prof Anil Jayantha, left for Delhi, India, early this morning, on an official invitation of the Indian government, as per a statement issued by the party.