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Home News Indian troops to protect PM Singh in Colombo
Indian troops to protect PM Singh in Colombo Thursday, 17 July 2008 12:57 Three thousand Indian troops will accompany Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his protection during his stay in Sri Lanka to attend next month`s SAARC summit. Noting that it would not do to offend the region`s super power, Minister of Media, Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said today (July 17th) that the government was compelled to make allowances. The arrival of the Indian troops would also lessen the security responsibilities of the government, he said. Minister Abeywardena also said that 75 per cent of the SAARC budget amounting to nearly Rs. 2,880 million is reserved for the provision of security for the visiting heads of state. Local media has reported that India would send three helicopters for use by its premier, including two combat helicopters for his security. In addition, New Delhi is to deploy three warships armed with the latest equipment, including anti-missile systems, in the Sri Lankan waters for the duration of the SAARC summit a the BMICH. |
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