Context
As the Sri Lankan President was on a two-day visit to India, several agreements were signed between both the countries.
Major-Points of Discussion:
India-Sri Lanka Fisherman Issue
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India’s view on deal with Sri Lanka:
'Neighbourhood First' policy:
'SAGAR' vision:
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Sri Lanka and its Strategic significance:
Conclusion:
On the radar of major powers such as Japan, the US, and the UK, as well as China and India, Sri Lanka has become a hub in the Indian Ocean. For this reason, the any support that Sri Lanka will receive from India and other countries is considered by many experts as a balance against China. On the other hand, it is also claimed that Sri Lanka could use its relations with China and its strategic position and importance to extract economic support and concessions from India. The adoption of such a strategy for the protection of a small and economically crisis country is considered quite rational.
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