President meets Indian Envoy following RAW controversy

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Taranjit Singh Sandhu had called on President Maithripala Sirisena on Wednesday (17) after it was reported that the President had accused India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) of plotting to assassinate him.

A statement by the President’s Media Division (PMD) said that all matters were clarified during the meeting and bilateral relations were assured.

“India and Sri Lanka have maintained cordial relations and cooperation since the inception of this Government. Several highest level visits have taken place between the two nations that have resulted in strengthening cooperation in many fields,” the PMD said.