“India acted quickly during crisis…” says Sri Lankan Envoy Milinda Moragoda

Feb 04, 2023

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Milinda Moragoda said that India-Sri Lanka ties go back 1,000 years. Furthermore, he added that India acted quickly during the Sri Lanka crisis. He said, “India-Sri Lanka ties go back 1000 years. The first representative from Sri Lanka to India was sent 80 years ago. Formal ties started 75 years ago. It is a civilized relationship. Our destiny is tied together.” He added, “India acted quickly during the Sri Lanka crisis and helped us with $3.9 BN. We might not have got financial aid this quickly if India hadn't helped. India also played a key part in getting support for Sri Lanka.”