The historical friendship between Sri Lanka and India has been strengthened under the present government. President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe maintain a cordial relationship with India, Labour and Trade Union Relations Minister W.D.J. Seneviratne said.
He was addressing the gathering to mark Sri Lankan and Indian Independence days in Colombo recently.
According to Minister Seneviratne, India has achieved a significant development in various sectors. Sri Lanka as a neighbour, is happy to see the victories of India. India and Sri Lanka gained independence in 1940s. India gained independence one year before Sri Lanka, the minister said.
"The Indian Prime Minister has informed that he will visit Sri Lanka to celebrate the International Vesk Festival. It is a great honour for us," he said.
Indian High Commissioner Taranjit Singh Sandhu said India will sign more Free Trade Agreements with Sri Lanka to strength economic ties between the two countries.
Sri Lanka has become the second economic and trade partner of India in South Asia, Minister Seneviratne said.
There is a huge demand for Indian vehicles in Sri Lanka, Indian health services and Indian education. Sri Lankans have invested in India in the fields of furniture and tea industry, he said.
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