August 29, Colombo (LNW): Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval arrived in Sri Lanka today, where he is expected to hold discussions with several key presidential candidates, including the incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sajith Premadasa, the candidate from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).
Earlier in the day, Doval met with former Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, Milinda Moragoda.
During their meeting, Moragoda presented Doval with a copy of the Pathfinder Indo-Lanka Physical Connectivity Report, a comprehensive study outlining strategies for enhancing physical links between the two nations.
The report, recently launched by the Pathfinder Foundation, serves as a detailed blueprint for developing infrastructure connectivity in the areas of road, rail, electricity, and petroleum.
The ultimate objective of this initiative is to foster closer economic integration between India and Sri Lanka, with the aim of boosting Sri Lanka’s annual economic growth rate from 3 per cent to 6 per cent.
The report, which Doval received during his visit, underscores the significance of strengthening bilateral ties through enhanced connectivity, which is seen as a vital step towards achieving sustained economic growth for Sri Lanka.
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