New Delhi: India and Sri Lanka have taken a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations as Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan held high-level talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The discussions focused on boosting cooperation in strategic sectors, with particular emphasis on energy security and regional connectivity.
A key highlight of the meeting was the proposal to establish an India–Sri Lanka oil pipeline link, aimed at enhancing energy cooperation and ensuring stable fuel supply chains between the two nations. The leaders also reviewed progress on developing the Trincomalee energy hub, a project seen as crucial for transforming Trincomalee into a major regional energy center.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri noted that both sides also discussed ongoing housing projects in Sri Lanka supported by India, alongside addressing long-standing fishermen issues that have periodically strained ties. Efforts to find a balanced and humanitarian solution to these concerns were reiterated during the talks.
The meeting reaffirmed India’s commitment to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, with both nations agreeing to deepen collaboration across multiple sectors. The renewed engagement signals a shared vision for stability, economic growth, and stronger diplomatic relations in the Indian Ocean region.
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