India stands for united, stable Sri Lanka: Modi

In a video message on the launch of India-assisted emergency ambulance service for western and southern provinces of Sri Lanka, Modi said, “Today, the partnership between India’s capacities and your needs is not only touching the lives of our people, it also shows our path of constructive regional cooperation.” 

“India’s development cooperation with Sri Lanka enjoys a wide spread of projects throughout Sri Lanka in different areas of economic activities. But it must happen as per your aspirations. It is for this reason that our cooperative projects rely on the choices and priorities set by the people, the leadership and the Government of Sri Lanka.” 

Underlining that India stands for a united, stable and prosperous Sri Lanka, he said, “That is also the goal of our partnership. And the emergency ambulance service is a unique example of this friendship.” 

Prime Minister Modi said the free ambulance service project, being implemented through grant assistance of India of around USD 7.55 million, represents a “concrete result” of how the close partnership between India and Sri Lanka benefits the people on the ground. “It is another example of how Indian experiences, capacities and best practices can fulfil the needs of our friends in Sri Lanka,” he said.