Speaker thanks India for continued support to Sri Lanka

01 Nov, 2021

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today thanked India for its continued support to Sri Lanka.

The Indian high Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay met the Speaker in Parliament today.

Secretary General of Parliament Dhammika Dasanayake was also present on the occasion.

The Parliament media unit said that the cordial discussion focused on several matters of mutual interests.

The Indian High Commissioner commended the Government for being able to control the prevailing Covid situation.

Meanwhile, the Speaker extended his gratitude to the Government of India for its continued support to Sri Lanka. (Colombo Gazette)

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