Pakistan-Sri Lanka Crisis Deepens PM Modi And External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Meeting
PM Modi is meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and taking information about the current situation in Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
PM Modi’s eye on political turmoil in neighboring countries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also keeping an eye on the rapid developments in neighboring countries Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called an important meeting of the Ministry of External Affairs regarding the political turmoil in both the countries and the current situation. According to the information, PM Modi is meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and taking information about both countries.
President Arif Alvi issued a notification
Pakistan’s President Arif Alvi issued a notification on Monday saying that Imran Khan will continue as the prime minister of the country until the caretaker prime minister is appointed. It said in the notification that the outgoing Prime Minister will continue in the post till the appointment of the caretaker Prime Minister.
Sri Lankan President appeals for opposition unity
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Monday appealed to all opposition parties in the country to join the unity cabinet. The President’s invitation seen as an attempt by the government to quell the anger of the people of Sri Lanka, who are facing a severe economic crisis. According to an official statement, “President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has invited all parties to find a solution to the national crisis facing the country.” On Sunday, all 26 ministers of the country resigned from their posts. Education Minister and Leader of the House Dinesh Gunawardene told reporters that the cabinet ministers have submitted their resignations to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. However, he did not give any reason for the collective resignation.
Curfew imposed in view of the protests in the country
Despite the curfew, there were widespread demonstrations on Sunday evening. The protesters are demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Amidst these developments, Central Bank Governor Ajit Nivard Cabral has also announced his resignation from his post. Cabral said, “In the context of resignation of all cabinet ministers, I have resigned from the post of governor today.” accused of adopting.
