Sri Lanka
https://www.aviation-defence-universe.com/modis-sri-lanka-visit-strengthens-defence-and-energy-ties/ Modi’s Sri Lanka Visit Strengthens Defence and Energy Ties • Dissanayake assures “No hostile use of our land against India” • India-Sri Lanka Forge Stronger Strategic Bonds as Modi Secures Key Agreements By Jai Kumar Verma New Delhi. 17 April 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Sri Lanka marked a significant step in strengthening India-Sri Lanka ties, particularly in defence, energy, infrastructure, and trade. The visit reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s strategic role in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and MAHASAGAR vision, emphasizing regional security and cooperation in the Indian Ocean. Seven key agreements were signed, including a landmark five-year defence cooperation pact, an India-UAE-Sri Lanka energy partnership, and infrastructure projects financed by India. A crucial highlight was Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s assurance that Sri Lanka would...