The second round of talks between India and Sri Lanka on comprehensive civil nuclear cooperation was held on 5-6 May 2014 in Colombo.  The two delegations were led by senior government officials of the respective countries. The talks were held in a warm and cordial atmosphere, on the draft text of a comprehensive Agreement on Bilateral Civil Nuclear Cooperation.

The full text of the Joint Press Statement is appended below.

Joint Press Statement

The second round of talks between India and Sri Lanka on comprehensive civil nuclear cooperation was held on 5-6 May 2014 in Colombo.

The Indian Delegation was led by Shri Amandeep Singh Gill, Joint Secretary (Disarmament) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and included representatives from the Department of Atomic Energy of India. The Sri Lankan Delegation was led by Mrs. Dhara Wijayatilake, Secretary, Ministry of Technology and Research, Government of Sri Lanka and included representatives from the Atomic Energy Authority and the Ministry of External Affairs of Sri Lanka.

2. Discussions were held in a warm, friendly and cordial manner on the draft text of a comprehensive Agreement on Bilateral Civil Nuclear Cooperation.

3. It was agreed that the next meeting would be held in India in the second half of 2014 to take forward the issues under discussion.