India, Sri Lanka exchange agreements on INR‐denominated Lines of Credit worth USD 350 million

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Colombo, Aug 5 (IANS) India and Sri Lanka on Wednesday exchanged agreements on Indian Rupee-denominated Lines of Credit for USD 350 million, which form part of the USD 450 million reconstruction package extended by New Delhi following the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah in the island nation. The agreements were exchanged following a meeting between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed key bilateral projects, including India-assisted development projects in Sri Lanka. India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, and other officials were also present during the meeting. "Foreign Secretary Shri. Vikram Misri called…

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