India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, met with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation, K D Lal Kantha, to explore opportunities for cooperation. They focused on enhancing productivity through the use of cost-effective technology to improve farmers’ incomes. Discussions also touched on regional and global developments.
During a separate event, Jha and Professor A H M H Abayarathna inaugurated a 240 ft extra-wide Bailey Bridge on the Chilaw–Thoduwawa Road. This bridge, constructed by the Indian Army as part of India’s USD 450 million post-disaster assistance, reinstates a crucial coastal link along the Colombo–Puttalam route.
In another meeting, Jha engaged with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Science and Technology, Chrishantha Abeysena, to explore potential collaborations in the field of science and technology, including the establishment of institutional frameworks.
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake recently met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, expressing gratitude for India’s significant assistance during the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. This meeting underscored the strong ties between the two nations, with both leaders emphasizing the importance of expanding economic, trade, and cultural cooperation.
