India-Sri Lanka relations

Irked over Canada allowing a referendum on Khalistan to take place, India hit back with a travel advisory cautioning against increasing hate crimes in Canada.

Only a few months ago, Sri Lankans were grateful to India for its help during the economic crisis. Now the mood is changing.

In a recent address, President Wickremesinghe defended the Chinese-built Hambantota port but pledged to address India’s security concerns.

The Yuan Wang 5’s docking at Hambantota Port continues to create ripples long after the ship left the island.

The Indian and Chinese diplomatic missions in Sri Lanka sparred on social media over the visit of a Chinese military research vessel to the island nation.

Despite New Delhi’s objections, Colombo has permitted a Chinese "research and survey" ship to dock at Hambantota Port soon.

By offering support during Colombo’s economic collapse, India has widened its footprint in Sri Lanka after a decade of losing ground to China.

India received many concessions from the Rajapaksas in recent years and has vested interests in the status quo.

Amid increased Chinese activity, India and Sri Lanka focus on their shared strategic interests in the Southern Indian Ocean region.

India has signed an agreement to set up power plants in northern Sri Lanka months after China suspended its plans for similar projects.

Can China and India help Sri Lanka to avoid a sovereign default?