- External Affairs Minister of India visited Colombo, focusing on key energy sector initiatives between India and Sri Lanka.
- He participated in commissioning a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) and handing over new homes built with Indian assistance.
- Significant discussions included plans for LNG supply, a petroleum pipeline linking the two countries, and advancing oil and gas exploration projects.
- Construction of the Sampur Solar Power Plant is set to commence in July 2024.
- Enhancing efficiency in India-backed projects to bolster Sri Lanka’s liquid milk industry and fertilizer production.
- Talks included projects for developing Trincomalee and expanding the Kankesanthurai port.
Dig Deeper: Go through the map of Sri Lanka and take note of the locations mentioned above along with Chinese Projects in Lanka.