After name with Trump, PM Modi discusses vitality disaster with Sri Lanka President amid US-Iran struggle| India News
Shortly after a telephone name with US President Donald Trump over the escalating battle with Iran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake relating to the vitality disaster introduced on by the US-Iran struggle.
Taking to X, PM Modi said that his telephone name with the Sri Lankan chief targeted on the worldwide vitality disaster as a result of West Asia battle.
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“We reviewed progress on key initiatives aimed at strengthening India-Sri Lanka energy cooperation and enhancing regional security. As close and trusted partners, we reaffirmed our commitment to work closely together in addressing shared challenges,” he added additional on X.
Lights out in Sri Lanka amid vitality disaster
Amid the vitality provide disaster triggered by the outbreak of the US-Iran struggle, Sri Lanka has ordered avenue lights, neon indicators and billboard lighting to be switched off from Tuesday.
This order comes as a part of the island nation’s measures to chop vitality consumption by 25 p.c to deal with provide shortages.
Government spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa mentioned all state establishments have additionally been requested to cut back the usage of air con.
“We hope the private sector too will abide by the guidelines drafted by a panel of experts,” the spokesperson informed reporters on Tuesday.
Due to the disruption induced in international vitality provides, Sri Lanka has additionally raised its gas costs by a 3rd.
Colombo has additionally launched a four-day work week after it introduced again work-from-home preparations final week so as to scale back stress on the transport community.
Sri Lanka additionally performed a key function after the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena was torpedoed by the US within the Indian Ocean on March 4 whereas the ship was in worldwide waters after coming back from a navy train in India.
