India and Sri Lanka Address Security Issues

• India and Sri Lanka have discussed security concerns, including Chinese ships berthing in Sri Lankan ports.

• India has expressed interest in conducting maritime research for Sri Lanka, highlighting the importance of security interests.

• However, no progress has been made on the Adani Group’s projects, which are under review in Sri Lanka and face further pushback.

• The Dissanayake government may hold a 500 MW wind power project in the northeastern regions of Mannar and Pooneryn.

• Despite the company’s significant stakes in Sri Lanka, no Adani company representative was listed at the “India-Sri Lanka Business Forum”.

• There was no common ground on the contentious issue of fishermen, with no agreement on the use of “bottom trawlers” that deplete marine resources.

• India has expressed hope for Sri Lanka’s government to fulfill the aspirations of the Tamil people and conduct the Provincial Council Elections.

• Dissanayake has requested India to support Sri Lanka’s bid to join the BRICS grouping and intervene on the UNCLCS.