Jaishankar’s visit
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar undertook a day-long visit to Colombo and discussed progress on key energy sector initiatives that India and Sri Lanka have agreed to jointly undertake.
Participating in a ceremony with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, he commissioned a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) and handed over new homes built with Indian assistance.
Significant attention was given to plans for an LNG supply, a proposed petroleum pipeline linking the two countries, and advancing oil and gas exploration projects.
Additionally, it was announced that construction of the Sampur Solar Power Plant is set to commence in July 2024
Talks covered projects under India’s support for developing Trincomalee and expanding the Kankesanthurai port
The launch of the MRCC a “highlight”, it comprised a main centre at the Colombo Naval Headquarters, a sub-centre in the southern Hambantota district, and unmanned installations in strategic locations across Sri Lanka’s coastline.
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