Sri Lanka gives green light to Indian consul office in Jaffna

The Sri Lankan government has given the go ahead to set up an Indian Consul office in Jaffna.

The decision follows high level talks between Sri Lankan authorities and Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao, Lakbima reported yesterday.

Discussions have been held on ways and means up supporting Jaffna development projects through the new office, it said.

Besides the Indian High Commission located in Colombo, India has a consul office in Kandy too.

The new office in Jaffna would be the second to be set up regionally.

( From the Sinhala language press)

- Asian Tribune -