Minister Jaishankar Affirms Post-COVID-19 Synergy With Sri Lanka

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar affirmed on January 6 that the bilateral relationship between India and Sri Lanka is intact despite the coronavirus pandemic. Addressing a joint media briefing with his Sri Lankan counterpart Dinesh Gunawardena, Jaishankar confirmed the two countries are envisaging post-COVID co-operation. Moreover, Jaishankar discussed over the early release of fishermen, Tamil issues and Lanka’s formal request to secure the COVID vaccine through India's assistance.