Sri Lanka has successfully completed trials of an AC train supplied by India under a USD 318 million line of credit extended to the friendly neighbour in 2014-15, according to a statement issued by the Indian High Commission in Colombo.

"Officials from the High Commission of India accompanied by representatives from RITES and the Sri Lankan Railways travelled aboard an air-conditioned train [AC Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU)] on its successful trial run in Sri Lanka on 18 February 2022," the statement said.

"The USD 318 million LoC was finalized in 2014-15 for the supply of railway rolling stock, upgradation of railway tracks and other mutually agreed projects in accordance with request and requirements of the Government of Sri Lanka," the statement added.

"Proud of India-Sri Lanka cooperation for providing people with dependable and world-class railway facilities," the High Commision stated in a tweet.

India had also provided financial assistance of 2.4 billion USD to Sri Lanka following a two-day official visit of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister, GL Peiris to India from February 6 to 8.

Besides, India had rushed diesel supplies to the island nation this month after it ran out of fuel due to a foreign exchange crunch.

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