Indian Govt committed to assist SL - HC

WASANTHA CHANDRAPALA and PIYASENA WATHUDURA Digamadulla special and roving correspondents

Indian High Commissioner Alok Prasad accompanied by a team of High Commission officials visited Ampara district on Monday on a fact finding tour to observe the massive development work undertaken by the Government in the Eastern Province where democracy has been established after its liberation from LTTE clutches.

The High Commissioner and his team attended a meeting at the Ampara District Secretariat later in the evening where Ampara District Secretary Sunil Kannangara explained the development activities undertaken in the district in detail.

The Indian High Commissioner later speaking to journalists said the Indian Government is committed to assist Sri Lanka in its development effort. They visited the East to gain a first hand view of the current situation and find out avenues which needed Indian support and assistance.

He said his delegation was pleased with the ongoing development work in the East and assured continued Indian support for the Government in future.