Report on Indo-Lanka bridge project to be submitted to President RW

A report on studies conducted on the proposed construction of a land bridge linking India and Sri Lanka would be presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe this week, the President’s Office said.

The report has been prepared following discussions with Indian representatives by a Sri Lankan delegation led by Senior Advisor to the President and Chief of Staff Sagala Ratnayaka recently.

Ratnayaka concluded discussions in India, where the construction of the land bridge was a focal point among various bilateral matters. Ratnayaka held talks with a delegation of high-ranking officials, including Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra to explore the feasibility and benefits of the proposed project.

Indian Government officials have stressed the advantages that the land bridge could bring, emphasising the potential for enhanced import-export activities between the two nations. The land bridge is expected to strengthen economic ties and facilitate smoother trade operations with reduced transportation costs compared to maritime shipping or air freight.