Sri Lanka will not jeopardise India’s security concerns: State Minister

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By Kalani Kumarasinghe

Feb 23 - State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya has assured India that the island will not be used by another country jeopardising India’s security concerns.

The Minister made these comments speaking to Indian media on the sidelines of the 9th edition of Raisina Dialogue in Delhi, responding to questions about a Chinese vessel docking in the Maldives waters on Friday.

"India should not be worried about the security concern. We know India’s growing stature and we will not be used by any third party or country to jeopardize India’s security. So through honest and candid exchange of views, we can overcome any problem," Balasuriya said.

Assuring New Delhi on security concerns, he said: "We are open for business with any country. But when it comes to India we have a special relationship. I think India should not be worried about our relationship with China. It’s not only with China, we have good relations with Western countries, the US, Russia, and the Middle East.”

Comments - 15

Navi Friday, 23 February 2024 07:04 PM

Of course. it is India who make a big hue and cry when a Chinese research ship want to dock in SL.

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Uncle Paradise Friday, 23 February 2024 07:24 PM

Yes! Our ministers are only concerned about jeopardizing Sri Lanka's national security and concerns. This is how we mind our own business.

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More afraid of India than brave Maldives Friday, 23 February 2024 07:52 PM

Maldives gave India the middle finger and told them to rack off. Why Sri Lanka so subservient to India, even after loan-shark India give us such terribly high interest Indian Credit line.

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rajagopalan hindupur Saturday, 24 February 2024 05:18 PM

If Indian interest rates are high, there is a very simple solution. Do not borrow from India. Quite simple isn’t it.

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DOT Friday, 23 February 2024 09:02 PM

Thanks ! At least one policy maker there to understand the ground reality. We mede a massive mistake in late 70s and paid the price !

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Lohan Friday, 23 February 2024 09:33 PM

It's better to stick by your assurance. If not., you should expect whats happening to Ukraine.

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Tissa Fernando Saturday, 24 February 2024 07:38 AM

By using security as an excuse, Indians are grabbing strategic assets of Sri Lanka.

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Mahinda and SLPP grabbed a lot more already Saturday, 24 February 2024 05:07 PM

SLPP is the biggest crooks, and their being in power is far greater threat to locals well being than are Indian right now.

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Tissa Fernando Monday, 26 February 2024 08:38 AM

So please disclose the list of assets they have grabbed.

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EXCELLENT JUDGEMENT Saturday, 24 February 2024 09:20 AM

EXCELLENT JUDGEMENT BY STATE MINISTER OF FIREIGN AFFAIRS, BEFORE THE CORRUPT HAVE A LOOK IN.

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Mario Saturday, 24 February 2024 10:54 AM

Sri Lanka is in the box seat, because of its maritime location and its proximity to India, which will make India very, very worried if China gets a foothold. We now have three major powers US, India

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Maldives in the box seat now Saturday, 24 February 2024 01:18 PM

Maldives will get low interest loans, bigger than the with the strings attached aid that India game them. India and China trying to push each other out of being able to influence other nations. Our country will soon allow for free unlimited fishing by India too. Maldives had had enough with the Indian Navy there allowing for wide scale pillaging of their seas, making their own Maldives fisherman life too hard. US does is also pushing against China but there aid is minuscule and all strategically balanced to do the biggest show.

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navratne willamune Saturday, 24 February 2024 08:48 PM

Tight rope ,to walk, please India and China.both Asian giants economically and politically..

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Amith Sunday, 25 February 2024 05:29 PM

Well said and agree with you minister....India is close neighbour and whenever SL needs, India is available for any help....

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Tissa Fernando Monday, 26 February 2024 08:40 AM

Yes, with seapatist training, sub standard medicines lorry busses, lorry trains, cheap Russian oil at inflated prices plus plus, and then grabbing assets. Thank you sir.

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