Indian foreign secretary arrives for Sri Lanka talks

COLOMBO: Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla arrived in Colombo for a four-day visit to Sri Lanka.

Assessing progress on a number of infrastructure and energy projects, and Sri Lanka’s need for economic assistance, will be at the top of the agenda.

An MEA release announcing the visit said: “The visit of Foreign Secretary will provide an opportunity to review our bilateral ties, progress of ongoing bilateral projects and ongoing cooperation to tackle Covid-19 related disruptions.” The release said that Sri Lanka occupies a “central place” in India’s “neighborhood first” policy.

Meanwhile, top BJP politician and former Minister Dr. Subramanian Swamy said: “I am pleased to tweet that PM Rajapaksa has invited me to Colombo to celebrate Navratri with his family. I shall also address the SL Defense Forces Seniors on National Security.”