Problem of Fishermen in India-Sri Lanka Relations
During his latest visit to India in early May, President Maithripala Sirisena is reported to have discussed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi the problem of frequent arrests of fishermen …
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India reaches out to Sri Lanka, assists in cyclone relief
Reaching out to Sri Lanka following a massive cyclone, India has dispatched military ships and an aircraft with rescue and relief material. The country has witnessed torrential rains and …
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Sirisena’s visit to India: A balancing act?
Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena is all set to visit neighbouring India on May 13 for a second-state visit in 17 months. The visit highlights Sri Lanka’s efforts to balance relations …
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International Red Cross praises Indian housing programme in Sri Lanka
As India continues to play crucial role in the reconstruction of Sri Lanka after three decades of internal strife, India has been praised by the International Red Cross for its …
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India, Sri Lanka to sign economic pact by mid-2016
India and Sri Lanka are set to galvanise their economic ties by signing the Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) by mid-2016. Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe made the announcement in parliament on February 24.
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India, Sri Lanka step up cooperation in education, health sectors
Reinvigorating their relationship, India and Sri Lanka have stepped up cooperation in education and health sectors by signing two pacts. The pacts were signed during External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj’s …
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Sharif heads on charm Lanka mission
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s three-day visit to Sri Lanka, beginning on January 4, is expected to upscale economic relations between the two countries and boost cooperation in combating terrorism. …
Read More29 Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lanka’s navy
Around twenty-nine fishermen from Nagapattinam district in Tamil Nadu were detained by Sri Lankan naval personnel on December 31 when they were fishing off Trincomallee coast in Sri Lanka, according …
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India to help in modernisation of Sri Lankan military
Sri Lanka is looking to seek proactive assistance from India to modernize its military infrastructure, a development that is set to enhance strategic ties between the two neighbours. Addressing …
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Reinvigorating ties: India to build 50,000 houses for internally displaced Lankans
Working towards reinvigorating ties with its Southern neighbour, India has committed to build 50,000 houses for internally displaced people in Sri Lanka, according to an official announcement in Lok …
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