India and Sri Lanka move to deepen maritime and defence ties
India’s defence minister arrived in Sri Lanka, reportedly the first such visit in 38 years, to strengthen maritime and defence cooperation. The visit reflects closer strategic engagement between the two countries.
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Why it matters
Deeper defence ties could affect security dynamics in the Indian Ocean.
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