President, Indian PM hold informal talks

President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly yesterday in New York.

The two leaders discussed at length various issues, including devolution of power and resettlement of those who were displaced. India is assisting a robust program of assistance to help these persons return to normal life as quickly as possible.

At the meeting, they acknowledged the need to enhance cooperation in the political, economic and cultural spheres.