India says it has supported the entirety of Sri Lanka

India says it has supported the entirety of Sri Lanka and has not taken a communal approach.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, expressed these views?while addressing the Rajya Sabha on the first day of the winter session today (Wednesday).

“We have given support to the entirety of Sri Lanka which also includes the Tamil community, Sinhalese community and people from all other communities. We haven?t taken a communal approach in giving support to a neighbour in a serious economic situation,? he added.

He also said that the foreign policy of India is to serve the Indians and share the India story, caring for all and taking collective action.

“I would also like to highlight that India will provide stronger voice to the issues of interest of the Global South. This is very much a part of our DNA. It was in evidence most recently during the Vaccine Maitri. Our emphasis will be on sharing the India story, caring for all and taking collective action,” he said.

Jaishankar said that India is extremely conscious that foreign policy must respond to the requirements and demands of its society.

“We demonstrate that as much through the activities of our Embassies abroad as we do at home, through improved passport and emigration services. I have every confidence that this august House does appreciate both our promotion of national interests abroad as well as our responsiveness to the daily requirements of our people,” he said.

The Indian External Affairs Minister sought the fullest support of the House to India’s efforts and encourage success in the G20 Presidency in particular and foreign policy in general.?(Colombo Gazette)