Speaking at the 67th Indian national day celebrations, Indian High Commissioner Y K Sinha, highlighted India’s aim to double bi-lateral trade with Sri Lanka to $10 billion within the following 3 years.
Commending progress made by India’s developmental assistance projects, based on priorities set by the government and the people of Sri Lanka, Sinha noted that it was the largest grant assistance projects undertaken by India in any part of the world.
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