There is no refugee crisis right now, says Jaishankar
As the island country is witnessing turmoil, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said India has always stood by Sri Lanka. He also said there was “no refugee crisis right now.” The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), meanwhile, said India continued to follow closely the recent developments in Sri Lanka.
“India stands with the people of Sri Lanka as they seek to realize their aspirations for prosperity and progress through democratic means and values, established institutions and constitutional framework,” the MEA said. Reaching out to Sri Lanka, Jaishankar said in Thiruvananthapuram that the Indian Government has always been supportive of Sri Lanka and it was trying to help the neighbouring country through its present economic crisis.
Interacting with the media outside the Thiruvananthapuram airport Jaishankar said, “We have been very supportive of Sri Lanka. We are trying to help and we are always very helpful where they are concerned.”
“They are right now working through their problems, so we have to wait and see what they do,” he said.