India and Sri Lanka Monday adopted a futuristic vision to expand their partnership, resolved to soon conclude a defence cooperation pact and decided to ramp up energy ties by establishing electricity grid connectivity and multi-product petroleum pipelines.

Both rivals India and China have vied for influence in the island country that sits strategically along shipping routes in the Indian Ocean

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first overseas visit since assuming office that focused on shoring up ties as concerns grew over China’s influence in the region.

Sri Lanka assures India its soil won`t be used against India`s interests. Both nations agree on defense cooperation, energy ties, and debt restructuring.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake vowed to bolster ties with India Monday on his first overseas visit as head of state, with a red carpet welcome by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held discussions with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, focusing on key bilateral issues, including trade, investment, connectivity and energy and said that the two nations will work together to strengthen the fight against terrorism and organised crime.

Meetings with Modi, EAM Jaishankar and more on the agenda, Anura Kumara Dissanayake's visit to India is expected to turn over a new leaf for Indo-Sri Lankan ties.

The two governments agree to resolve the fishermen's dispute through a humanitarian and livelihood-based approach

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 16, shared glimpses of his meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. In a post on ‘X’ he asserted that “India-Sri Lanka ties will keep getting stronger!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday held extensive talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, focusing on further shoring up India-Sri Lankan cooperation in a range of areas, including defence,