International relations

Sri Lankan president says his land won't 'be used against' India

Dissanayake meets PM Modi in Delhi in first foreign visit since taking charge

20241216 Anura Kumara Dissanayake and modi

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, left, and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi walk past a military honor guard during a reception in New Delhi on Dec 16. © Reuters

KIRAN SHARMA and MARWAAN MACAN-MARKAR, Nikkei staff writers
December 16, 2024 21:57 JST
Updated on December 17, 2024 00:26 JST

NEW DELHI/COLOMBO -- Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held extensive talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during his trip to India, his first overseas foray since assuming office in September.

Dissanayake's visit is being keenly observed by analysts, who see India and China vying for influence in the strategically located island nation.

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