Sri Lanka Parliamentary Committee concludes infrastructure study tour in India

A 15-member delegation from the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development of the Parliament of Sri Lanka recently concluded an official study tour of India from 22 to 27 March at the invitation of the Government of India.

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The delegation, comprising 12 MPs and three Parliamentary officials, was led by Committee Chairperson S.M. Marikkar. The program covered engagements in New Delhi and Mumbai, focusing on gaining insights into India’s infrastructure development strategies, institutional frameworks, and the use of modern technologies in large-scale development projects.

During the New Delhi leg of the visit, the delegation held discussions with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on strengthening bilateral development cooperation. The Sri Lankan delegation also encouraged greater Indian investment in Sri Lanka’s infrastructure sector, noting that such partnerships could contribute significantly to boosting the country’s foreign exchange earnings.

The delegation also called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, where discussions focused on enhancing parliamentary relations between the two countries. Members of the delegation took part in orientation sessions organised by the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies, which provided a comprehensive overview of India’s parliamentary system and committee processes.