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JVP has led two insurrection in Sri Lanka including one against an Indian Accord
Heads of mission for Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and Kenya approved
JVP protested against an Indian deal in 1987 and has advocated against Indian expansionism in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's past mishandling of foreign policy also has been a reason for 2022 economic crisis
India's vice president C P Radhakrishnan has just concluded a visit to the island nation
Governors discuss potential benefits of promoting renminbi‑denominated settlements for trade
Thousands of northern fishermen faces risk of losing livelihood due to Indian bottom trawling
President Disanayake officially visited India and China within one month
Sri Lanka relaxed ban on foreign research vessels on December 31
Sri Lanka is one of the key nations in China's BRI strategy
Pictures of President Anura Kumara Disanayake meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping
Sri Lanka signed 15 agreements with China
MOUs are on economy, education, media, and culture
Talks focused on strengthening the enduring friendship between Sri Lanka and China while exploring new avenues
Sri Lanka is scheduled to sign more than 6 bilateral agreement with China during the visit
Dissanayake's Chinese visit comes one month after his maiden official Indian trip
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Several bilateral agreements are to be signed between the two countries.
Under MOUs, government officials, journalists from state media will be trained in China
China has been focusing more on India-dominated Sri Lanka's North and East
Sri Lanka banned research vessels after India raised security concerns over Chinese research vessels in Indian Oceans
Sri Lanka imposed one-year ban after India raised security concerns on Chinese research vessels coming for research
Dissanayake promised India not to allow Sri Lankan territory be used in manner that would impact India's security
Sri Lanka's BRICS membership application was not accepted by the bloc in October
Sri Lanka's one-year ban on foreign research ship ends soon
This is Dissanayake’s first foreign visit since elected as the president in September this year
Sri Lanka's previous govt was to remove the ban in 2025
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