Making its stand on Sri Lanka clear, India Tuesday vowed to fully support the island nation's "democracy, stability and economic recovery".
"India will always be guided by the best interests of the people of Sri Lanka expressed through democratic processes," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi told the media in Delhi.
"As a close neighbour of Sri Lanka, with historical ties, India is fully supportive of its democracy, stability and economic recovery," Bagchi asserted.
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India's assurance comes as violence continued against the Rajapaksa regime over the neighbouring country’s worst economic turmoil in decades.
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson also recalled India's financial assistance to Sri Lanka to help the country tide over its worst economic crisis,
"In keeping with our Neighbourhood First policy, India has extended this year alone support worth over USD 3.5 billion to the people of Sri Lanka for helping them overcome their current difficulties," he said.