Sri Lankan Prime Minister visits India: Terrorism and Trade discussed

On February 8, 2020, the Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa held high level talks with PM Modi during his five-day visit to India. The leaders held talks about terrorism, trade and economic projects in New Delhi Highlights The meet will enhance mutual economic trade and investment. The leaders also discussed improving tourism and connectivity. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: Gwadar Port • India-Sri Lanka • India's Neighbourhood • Indian ocean region • Mahinda Rajapaksa • neighbourhood first policy • PM Modi • String of Pearls

Myanmar-China sign 33 deals of BRI: Increases China’s ease of access of Indian Ocean

On January 18, 2020, China and Myanmar signed 33 new deals under BRI (Belt and Road Initiative) to implement China-Myanmar Economic Corridor. Also, a concession agreement was signed by he countries to implement the deep seaport project called Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone. Highlights The agreements were signed to strengthen the collaboration in infrastructure sector that ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: BRI • China • Earthquakes • India China • Indian ocean region • myitsone dam • String of Pearls

Sri Lanka, China sign $1.1 billion Hambantota port deal

Sri Lanka has signed a US $1.1 billion deal to sell a 70% stake of the strategic Hambantota deep-sea port to China. Hambantota port is a deep-water port in the southern tip of Sri Lanka. It sits close to busy east-west shipping lanes connecting Europe and Asia. The deal was signed between Sri Lanka Ports ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017

Topics: Hambantota port • Sri Lanka-China • String of Pearls