Episode 108: Sri Lanka‘s New Strategy In India

In July 2021, Sri Lanka released a new Integrated Country Strategy 2021/2023 for its diplomatic missions in India, with an overarching goal to continuously maintain the momentum of the existing partnership between both countries and to elevate it to the level of a "special relationship". The document lays down seven mission goals including strengthening bilateral ties, increasing foreign investment, enhancing connectivity, promoting ocean resources and expanding strategic and cultural cooperation. To better understand the various aspects of Sri Lanka’s new strategy in India, we spoke to HE Niluka Kadurugamuwa, Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India.