Indian Secretary Misri and President meet

Wednesday, 05 August 2026 - 16:03

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Visiting Indian Secretary to Ministry of External Affairs Vikram Misri met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss mutual interests and review major Indian-assisted development projects ongoing in Sri Lanka.

Alongside these discussions, both parties exchanged agreements for 350 million dollars in Indian Rupee-denominated lines of credit as part of a 450 million dollar reconstruction package provided to Sri Lanka following the recent cyclone Ditwah.

These credit facilities will directly aid the rebuilding of storm-damaged regions, infrastructure development, and urgent rehabilitation requirements.


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