INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip Dr
Nalinda Jayatissa has been elected as the President of the Sri Lanka - India Parliamentary Friendship Association for the Tenth Parliament,
the Department of Communications of Parliament said.The revival meeting of the Friendship Association was held on May 08, 2025 in Parliament
under the patronage of the Speaker of Parliament, Dr
Jagath Wickramaratne.The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honor
The event was also attended by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Dr
Rizvie Salih, the Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Members of Parliament, and the Secretary General
Kushani Rohanadeera.At the meeting, Member of Parliament Dr
Kavinda Jayawardhana was elected as the Secretary of the Sri Lanka - India Parliamentary Friendship Association, the statement added.During
the meeting, representatives from both Sri Lanka and India highlighted the deep-rooted and enduring relationship between the two nations,
They emphasized the importance of strengthening parliamentary cooperation through exchange programs and sustained dialogue, according to the
He also highlighted the recent state visit of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to India as a key milestone that has opened new avenues for
of Parliament of Sri Lanka, to be conducted by the Bureau of Parliamentary Studies and Training of India later this month, it
added.Addressing the gathering, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, recalled the successful visit of the Indian Prime
neighbor.In his speech, the newly elected President Dr
Nalinda Jayatissa emphasized the vital role of the Friendship Association as a bridge between the two Parliaments and expressed confidence
in fostering meaningful engagement to deepen the already strong ties between Sri Lanka and India, it said.Delivering the vote of thanks, the
Secretary of the Friendship Association he Dr
