(UTV|COLOMBO) – Amid political uncertainty in Sri Lanka, India said it was “Very closely” following the developments in the island nation and hoped that democratic values and the Constitutional process there will be respected.
“We are following the developments very closely. We do hope that democratic values and the Constitutional process in Sri Lanka will be respected,” Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said at a media briefing.
“India and Sri Lanka enjoy strong bonds of friendship and we will continue to extend our developmental assistance to the friendly people of Sri Lanka,” he said.
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