Tamil: Shringla raised the Tamil issue with the President of Sri Lanka. India News – Times of India

New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Harsh ShringlaDuring the meeting with the President of Sri Lanka on Tuesday Gotabaya Rajapaksa In Colombo, reiterated India’s position on full implementation of the provisions of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, including devolution of powers and holding provincial council elections at the earliest.
in another meeting with Tamil Leaders, they also underlined India’s “longstanding support” for reconciliation, which meets the Tamil community’s aspirations for “equality, justice, peace and dignity” within solidarity. Sri Lanka and as per the 13th Amendment.
Shringla, during their meeting, underscored the importance attached by India to fast-tracking mutually beneficial projects, including proposals to enhance air and sea connectivity between India and Sri Lanka. “The Foreign Secretary thanked the President for his guidance and close cooperation in the defense and security sector,” the Indian High Commission said in a statement.
India has consistently called upon Sri Lanka to fulfill its commitments to safeguard the interests of the Tamil community and preserve the character of the island nation as a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society.
The 13th Amendment provides for the transfer of power to the Tamil community. India is pressurizing Sri Lanka to implement the 13th Amendment. Which was brought after the India-Sri Lanka accord of 1987.
Shringla is on a four-day visit to Sri Lanka to review bilateral ties between India and the island nation, which began on Saturday. “He held wide-ranging and comprehensive discussions with the Minister of External Affairs and the Foreign Secretary on all areas of mutual interest, including the need to meet the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic together to mitigate its economic impact,” What was said. Indian Mission.

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