Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the president of Sri Lanka, promised Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his first formal visit to India that his country would not permit its territory to be used for Indian purposes. Concerns about Chinese influence in the area are growing, especially in light of the Chinese surveillance ships mooring near India’s strategically important Hambantota Port.
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In a joint statement after their discussions in New Delhi, Dissanayake emphasized the importance of strengthening Indo-Sri Lankan relations and reiterated that Sri Lanka’s land would not be utilized in ways detrimental to India’s security. He expressed a desire for cooperation between the two nations to flourish, highlighting ongoing efforts to enhance strategic and security collaboration.
Modi and Dissanayake also discussed various areas of partnership, including defence agreements and energy cooperation, aiming to finalize a defence cooperation pact soon. Modi underscored the interlinked security interests of both countries and the need for regular dialogue based on mutual trust.
