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India and Sri Lanka Sign Landmark Defense and Energy Agreements

Prime Minister Modi's visit to Colombo strengthens bilateral ties with a focus on security, energy collaboration, and economic recovery.

In this handout photograph taken on April 5, 2025 and released by Sri Lanka's President office, Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (L) shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a bilateral meeting at the president's office in Colombo.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Colombo Airport.
The defence pact is among seven key agreements signed by the two sides following wide-ranging talks between PM Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday.
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Overview

  • India and Sri Lanka signed a five-year defense cooperation pact, marking a significant step in military collaboration and regional security alignment.
  • The two nations inaugurated the Sampur solar power project and agreed to develop Trincomalee as a strategic energy hub.
  • Sri Lanka assured India that its territory would not be used in ways that could threaten India's security interests.
  • Prime Minister Modi was honored with Sri Lanka's highest civilian award, 'Mitra Vibhushana,' for his role in strengthening bilateral relations.
  • Discussions included debt restructuring, currency swaps, and addressing the issue of Indian fishermen entering Sri Lankan waters.