🤝 Sri Lanka & India Move to Resolve Challenges in Indian-Funded Projects

Sri Lanka and India held high-level bilateral discussions at the Presidential Secretariat to review progress, clear implementation bottlenecks, and ensure the smooth execution of Indian-assisted development projects. • Key Objectives & Monitoring: • Focused on resolving implementation challenges and renewing agreements for project continuity. • Reviewed initiatives supported under India's US$ 450 Mn loan and grant facility allocated for disaster recovery and reconstruction. • Proposed establishing a dedicated unit within the Presidential Secretariat to actively monitor and oversee project progress. • Key Sectors Involved: • Transport, Highways & Urban Development • Ports & Civil Aviation • Plantations & Community Infrastructure • Housing Construction & Water Supply • Fisheries, Aquatic & Ocean Resources • Science & Technology • Justice & National Integration • Key Representation: • Co-chaired by Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando (Minister of Labour & Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning) and Mr. Santosh Jha (High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka), alongside senior treasury, ministry, and diplomatic officials.