Indian delegation leaves island after talks with Sri Lanka’s leadership

The Indian delegation underscored that the unprecedented recent economic, financial and humanitarian assistance of over US$ 3.5 billion to the people of Sri Lanka was, guided by ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) vision of Indian Prime Shri Minister Narendra Modi.

The High Commission said the development assistance extended by India stands at over USD 5 billion with more than USD 600 million being in grants, which include the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity Project.