Notes exchanged for establishment of two new Indian Consulates

Sri Lanka and India exchanged Notes to establish two Indian Consulate General offices in Jaffna and in Hambantota at he External Affairs Ministry yesterday.

The proposed Consulate General of India in Jaffna will cover Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Mannar. The proposed Consulate General of India in Hambantota would cover Galle, Matara, Hambantota and Moneragala.

The Notes were signed by the External Affairs Ministry Secretary C. R. Jayasinghe on behalf of the Sri Lankan Government and the Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Ashok K. Kantha on behalf of the Indian Government.

Jayasinghe said the opening of the two Indian Consulate offices will further strengthen the close and cordial relations between Sri Lanka and India. He said the people to people contact is important for the two countries and will further enhance bilateral relations.

He also thanked India for the assistance provided to Sri Lanka.

Kantha, appreciating the support extended by Sri Lanka said that Sri Lanka is an important country with which India has continued to have historical contacts.