India and Sri Lanka Strengthen Economic and Energy Ties

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Source: Al Jazeera English
India and Sri Lanka Strengthen Economic and Energy Ties
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India and Sri Lanka have agreed to enhance economic and energy ties, including the possibility of building a land link between the two countries. During Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe's visit to India, the leaders adopted a vision document for economic partnership, focusing on maritime, air, energy, and people-to-people connectivity. They also discussed connecting their electricity grids, building a petroleum pipeline, and restarting negotiations on a trade deal. The visit signifies growing ties between the neighboring countries and India's support for Sri Lanka during its financial crisis.

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