Sri Lanka's Dissanayake Pivots Towards India | Colombo Gives New Delhi Key Security Assurance
In today's episode India Global, in the India-Sri Lanka joint statement, President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka's assurance that Sri Lanka will not permit its territory to be used against India's security or regional stability is significant. The statement signals Sri Lanka's intent to balance its relations with both India and China, ensuring its actions do not destabilize the region. It also serves as a diplomatic gesture to reassure India, aiming to maintain peace and cooperation while navigating its economic ties with China. NDTV's Gaurie Dwivedi speaks to Rohan Samarajiva, Sri Lankan policy analyst, chairman, Iirneasia and former diplomat Manju Seth.
