The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Santosh Jha, met with the General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Comrade Tilvin Silva, at the JVP Head Office in Pelawatte on 28 October.
During the discussion, both parties reviewed the progress of ongoing joint development projects between India and Sri Lanka. High Commissioner H.E. Santhosh Jha also briefed Comrade Silva on the various programmes and initiatives undertaken by the High Commission of India to further strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation between the two countries.
The discussion also touched upon Comrade Tilvin Silva’s recent visit to India, undertaken at the invitation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Comrade Tilvin Silva also expressed concern about the recent cyclonic weather conditions affecting the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and inquired about the situation in the affected areas. In response, High Commissioner Jha briefed him on the prevailing situation, preparedness measures, ongoing relief efforts and related developments.
