On 27th January 2022, Vivekananda International Foundation organised a discussion on Integrated Country Strategy: From Sri Lanka Diplomatic Missions in India (2021/2023). In the last few months, India-Sri Lanka Relations have seen significant developments.

India and Sri Lanka have been cooperating on the Covid-19 pandemic. India has extended support to Sri Lanka when its economy is facing difficulties. During the economic slowdown, India has extended $ 400 million currency swap facility to Sri Lanka as it navigates through the pandemic induced economic challenges. Sri Lanka and India have agreed to develop the Trincomalee oil tank farm jointly. It will encourage Indian investment in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka has recently adopted the Integrated Country Strategy to raise the existing India-Sri Lanka relationship to a special relationship. The discussion included a detailed view of Sri Lanka’s Integrated Country Strategy followed by questions from distinguished guests, including diplomats, businesspersons and scholars.