Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra calls on Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra (left) with Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, who paid a one-day visit to Sri Lanka on 23 June 2022, met with, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary Aruni Wijewardane at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the meeting, the Foreign Secretaries of India and Sri Lanka had a cordial discussion relating to the excellent bilateral relations between India and Sri Lanka. They also discussed the current economic situation in Sri Lanka. Foreign Secretary Wijewardane conveyed her appreciation to her Indian counterpart for the support and assistance extended to Sri Lanka by India to overcome the present economic challenges. 

The Indian Foreign Secretary was accompanied by High Commissioner of India Gopal Bagley and Ministry of External Affairs of India Joint Secretary Kartik Pande. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka Additional Secretary South Asia B. Kandeepan, Director General South Asia W. Dharmapala, and General Economic Affairs Director Chandana Weerasena were also present.