India's Modi in Sri Lanka for defense and energy deals

3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka's leader has rolled out the red carpet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as Colombo balances ties with neighbouring giant India and its biggest lender, China. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake welcomed Modi on Saturday - the first foreign dignitary to visit Colombo since the leftist leader swept elections last year - with a 19-gun salute. Dissanayake and Modi are expected to