Sri Lanka’s media clarification reveals two recent defence pacts with India
2 years, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka’s media clarification reveals two recent defence pacts with India

The Hindu  

COLOMBO A media clarification issued by Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has brought to light two recent defence pacts it has signed with India that neither side officially announced. “The recently signed maritime security pacts with the Government of India will not result in hindrance or threat to the national security of Sri Lanka,” said a media statement issued by the Ministry on Tuesday. It referred to the “the receipt of Floating Dock Facility from the Government of India at no cost” and the provision of “Dornier Reconnaissance Aircraft” by India to Sri Lanka “free of charge”. Since January, India has also signed several key bilateral agreements with Sri Lanka, including the joint development of the Trincomalee Oil Tank Farms, and three major power projects in the north and east, involving the National Thermal Power Corporation and the Adani Group, apart from the recent pacts on maritime security.

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The Hindu  

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India Today  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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Live Mint  

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3 years, 11 months ago

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India Today  

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