India-Sri Lanka relations at highest point: Deputy High Commissioner

 

Jacob says India-Sri Lanka bilateral relations are at their highest point and attributed deep-rooted people-to-people connection as the main reason for the same.

First, the people and government of India extended support during Vaccine Maitri and with expedited issuance of medical visas, immediately after lifting of travel restrictions by Government of Sri Lanka.

Second, substantial support was extended through the iconic Suwaseriya 1990 ambulance during Covid as well as through medical supplies in response to specific requests from hospitals in Kandy Hambantota and Jaffna.

Third, on request from the Government of Sri Lanka the people and the Government of India extended economic, financial and humanitarian support worth USD 4 billion in 2022.

A delegation comprising around 40 Indian companies in the healthcare sector including 25 hospitals has set up an ‘India Pavilion’ at Medicare 2023, which is being held during 3-5 March 2023.