New Delhi: India and Sri Lanka on Monday decided to quickly finalize a defense cooperation agreement to expand their partnership. In addition to this, it was decided to strengthen energy relations by establishing grid connections and multi-product oil pipelines. The decisions were taken during extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anul Kumar Dissanayakar.
Pay attention to development and interconnection
Prime Minister Modi said the two sides decided to emphasize investment-based development and connectivity to promote economic partnership. He said: “We decided that physical, digital, energy connectivity will be the main pillar of our cooperation, and Modi said he will work on establishing grid connectivity and multi-product oil pipelines between the two countries and LNG).” LNG) will Supplied to power plants in Sri Lanka.
Ferry services to start between Rameshwaram and Talaimanar
Prime Minister Modi also announced the launch of ferry services between Rameshwaram and Talemannar to improve connectivity between the two countries. Modi said, “We all agree that our security interests are interrelated.” We decided to finalize a defense cooperation agreement as soon as possible. The controversial issue of fishermen was also discussed during the talks, and an agreement was reached on cooperation in “hydrology” (water science).
Discussion about fishermen
Prime Minister Modi said: “We also discussed issues related to the livelihood of fishermen. Talking about the Tamil issue, he said India hopes that the Sri Lankan government will meet the aspirations of the society. Modi said India has provided value to Sri Lanka so far 5 billion in credit and assistance. The Prime Minister said: “We support all 25 regions of Sri Lanka and our projects are always selected based on the priorities of our partner countries. “
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