Indian PM’s Principal Secretary briefed on follow-up action on bilateral issues with SL

• Stresses the vital role on economic integration between the two countries

Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra and Sri Lanka  High Commissioner in New Delhi Milinda Moragoda followed up with a range of issues pertaining to bilateral relations, including Rupee trade, a statement from the Sri Lankan mission said.

The statement said the High Commissioner thanked Dr. Mishra for the support India has been extending to Sri Lanka in the context of the present economic crisis and updated him on the current developments in that regard, including on the debt restructuring process. 

“The High Commissioner stressed the vital role on economic integration between the two countries could play in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery. The Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister recalled India’s close civilizational links with its southern neighbour.

High Commissioner Moragoda also followed up with the Principal Secretary on a range of issues pertaining to the bilateral relationship that had been discussed during their last meeting in February. The matters discussed included further economic integration between Sri Lanka and India, enhancing Indian investments and tourism in Sri Lanka, ways and means to further promote bilateral trade, cooperation in the power and energy sector as well as aspects relating to Rupee trade. 

A cabinet rank official, Dr. Mishra has been serving as the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi since September 2019,” the statement said.