'We Will Never Let Our Land Be Used Against India' : Sri Lankan President 

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured India on Monday that Sri Lanka will not allow its territory to be used against India’s interests

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During his first bilateral visit to New Delhi, he made this commitment after talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House

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“I have given an assurance to the Prime Minister that we will not allow our land to be used in a manner detrimental to India,” Dissanayake said

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Modi emphasized their interconnected security interests, announcing plans to finalize a defense cooperation agreement soon

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The joint statement highlighted their shared commitment to a “safe and secure Indian Ocean Region,” underscoring collaboration on maritime security, joint exercises, and defence platform

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The two leaders also addressed fishermen’s disputes, agreeing on a “humanitarian approach” for a durable solution to protect livelihoods.

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Economic cooperation emerged as a key focus, with plans for investment-led growth and enhanced connectivity

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Modi announced initiatives like electricity grid connectivity, multi-product petroleum pipelines, and LNG supply to Sri Lanka

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“We have decided that physical, digital, and energy connectivity will be the pillars of our partnership,” Modi said

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The visit marks a renewed commitment to strengthening bilateral ties through security, economic collaboration, and regional stability, signaling a deeper alignment in the Indian Ocean Region

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