Sri Lanka and India have held discussions on resolving issues affecting development projects being implemented in the country with financial assistance from the Government of India.
The discussions were held between Labour Minister and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr Anil Jayantha Fernando and Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha at the Presidential Secretariat today (27).
According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), the meeting focused on challenges encountered in implementing Indian-funded infrastructure projects and measures required to address them.
Particular attention was given to renewing agreements required for the continuation of the projects.
The projects under review are being implemented through several ministries, including Transport, Highways and Urban Development; Ports and Civil Aviation; Plantations and Community Infrastructure; Housing Construction and Water Supply; Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources; Science and Technology; and Justice and National Integration.
The meeting also reviewed projects financed through the US$450 million loan and grant assistance extended by India for disaster recovery and reconstruction.
Officials also discussed establishing a dedicated unit within the Presidential Secretariat to oversee and monitor the progress of Indian-funded projects.
Senior officials from the Presidential Secretariat, Ministry of Finance and other relevant ministries, as well as representatives of the Indian High Commission, participated in the discussions. (Newswire)