India’s Modi Clinches Defense, Energy Deals in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (front R) attends the ceremonial reception of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) at the Independence Square in Colombo on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)

By Amal Jaysinghe

India secured defense and energy deals with neighboring Sri Lanka on Saturday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, seen as a move to counter rival China’s growing influence in the region.

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