India’s Strategic Move in Sri Lanka: Energy and Defense Deals to Counter China
India has taken a strategic step in Sri Lanka. It is partnering with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to develop a key energy hub. This aims to reduce Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean region. The agreements were signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Sri Lanka. They cover defense, energy, and infrastructure sectors. This marks a major shift in regional geopolitics. India-Sri Lanka Sign Landmark Defense Pact On April 5, 2025, India and Sri Lanka signed a crucial defense cooperation agreement. This is the first of its kind in nearly four decades. The last instance was during…