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Sri Lanka Crisis | ‘India with the people of Sri Lanka’; External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that more help will be provided

Thiruvananthapuram: External Affairs Minister S Jayashankar said that the Sri Lankan crisis is a serious matter. India stands with the people of Sri Lanka. S. Jayashankar stated in the press conference that more help will be given to them. Modi govt is giving great support to neighboring countries. Financial assistance has also been provided to Sri Lanka. There are discussions on how to overcome the crisis. He also said that the refugee issue is not a threat to India.

India’s support to Sri Lanka has been praised by the world. Currently in Sri Lanka
The country is more focused on helping financially. It is true that oil prices are increasing. The central government has taken measures to reduce oil prices. Jayashankar said states should also adopt it.

BJP has clarified its position on Nupur Sharma’s remarks. S. Jayashankar said that the Arab countries are convinced of it. BJP has gained strength in Kerala. It will continue to grow step by step. In connection with the gold smuggling case, there were things that should not have happened at the UAE consulate. The Ministry of External Affairs is convinced of these matters. You cannot pretend not to see such things. Anyone should act legally. The Foreign Minister said that he would not comment further as the matter is before the court.

Missing Sri Lankan President Returns; Ordered to resume gas supply

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapakse, who has been missing since protesters took over his office and official residence, has reappeared. His office said officials have been ordered to ensure smooth supply of 3,700 metric tonnes of LPG cylinders to address fuel shortage in the country. People took to the streets to protest against the government as the shortage of cooking gas worsened.

The first ship with cooking gas for Sri Lanka arrived at Keravalapitiya this afternoon. With this, President Rajapaksa instructed the officials to unload and distribute the gas. Sri Lankan media reports that the second vessel with 3,740 metric tons of gas will arrive on July 11 and the third with 3,200 metric tons of gas on July 15. The iconic administrative buildings, which serve as the official residences of the president and prime minister, have been thronged by protesters. At the same time, the police said that no major security breach was reported on Sunday.

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