India Vs China: Dissanayake's Balancing Act, Which Way Will He Tilt?
In today's episode of India Global, Sri Lanka's new cabinet of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has yet to discuss removing a temporary one-year ban on Chinese vessels coming to Sri Lanka waters. The ban was imposed by former leader Ranil Wickremesimghe's government in December last year. The decision to ban research ships was taken following strong security concerns raised by India citing possible spying by foreign research vessels in the Indian Ocean. After coming to power, Dissanayake allowed a Chinese navy ship to dock in Colombo in last month. NDTV's Gaurie Dwivedi speaks to Rohan Samarajiva, Sri Lankan Policy Analyst and Chairman, Lirneasia from Colombo and Rk Radhakrishnan, Senior Journalist.
