India today reiterated its commitment to continue its people-oriented development partnership with Sri Lanka, as per Sri Lanka’s own requirements. Head of Economic and Commercial Wing, High Commission of India, Ms. Suja K. Menon said.
She was addressing a Video Conference (VC), organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India, today on the prospects of business promotion in the South Asian region, given the challenges and opportunities provided by the COVID 19 situation.
Ms. Suja K. Menon noted that the post-pandemic economic revival requires substantial collective effort, between industry and Government; between India and its friends and partners etc.
She also spoke about the importance of innovation and leapfrogging technologies, and expressed confidence in the youth in both India and Sri Lanka, who could play an important role in framing the future economic trajectory, in both countries.
Ms. Menon pointed out that the Sri Lankan companies could make use of the geographical proximity to the vast Indian market and form part of the supply and global chain of Indian companies.
She noted that some of the Indian companies have their presence in Sri Lanka for many decades, and have been with Sri Lanka at all times. She reiterated India’s commitment to continue its people-oriented development partnership with Sri Lanka, as per Sri Lanka’s own requirements.
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