India gains ‘advantage’ over China as new Sri Lanka leader seeks to balance ties
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Sri Lanka elected Anura Kumara Dissanayake as president on September 30, 2024, marking a shift from the political elite blamed for the economic collapse; Dissanayake, a Marxist lawmaker, is seen as a 'practical nationalist' likely to prioritize India's security concerns; India provided around US$4 billion during Sri Lanka's economic crisis, enhancing ties; Dissanayake's National People’s Power (NPP) traditionally favored China but now shows diminished anti-India sentiment; Dissanayake plans to balance relations with India and China while focusing on economic stability; Sri Lanka's foreign policy may include a ban on Chinese vessels in its waters; India is Sri Lanka's largest trade partner with over US$2.2 billion in foreign direct investment.
#SriLanka #India #China #Dissanayake #ForeignPolicy #Economy #Politics #Imf #Trade #Security
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3280672/india-gains-advantage-over-china-sri-lankas-new-leader-seeks-balance-ties
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2024-10-02 06:54:14
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