Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay assured that the Indian people, the Indian Government and the High Commission of India would always stand with Sri Lankans in general and young students, in particular. Drawing parallel between the Buddha and Mahatma, he stated that the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi still holds good in the fast changing world. Reminding that India and Sri Lanka have close cultural links, he advised the students to utilize the opportunities available in India, which is a large country in terms of Education as well as career. He expressed confidence that the young students of Sri Lanka would be a great source of strength for both India and Sri Lanka in future. He thanked the Government of India for the help it extends in different fields to Sri Lanka.

Source: The Nation February 12, 2021 11:15 UTC