Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted how Sri Lankans perceive India, citing a recent Pew Research Center survey that found 79% of Sri Lankans had a favourable view of the country.
Speaking at an Economic Times event, EAM Jaishankar cited the findings while discussing India’s relations with its neighbours and the challenges New Delhi has faced in the region.
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar says he was “touched” by a Pew Research Center poll showing 79% of Sri Lankans view India favourably, the highest favourable rating recorded among the countries surveyed. pic.twitter.com/nSPcSg0fgK
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