Forging Stronger Ties – A New Chapter in India-Sri Lanka Relations

President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s three-day state visit to India was characterised by exceptional warmth and a welcoming atmosphere. The numerous meetings, a diverse range of topics discussed, and MoUs established during the visit reflect renewed vigour and energy in the bilateral relationship, writes Ivor Vaz. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recently…

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Significance of the Visit

The visit was pivotal in recalibrating relations under Colombo’s new administration. The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (People’s Liberation Front, also known as JVP) assumed the top executive role in Sri Lanka for the first time, bringing its Communist ideological framework to governance. Historically, the JVP has been critical of India’s policies toward Sri Lanka. Thus, the…

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