We expect SL to keep India's security concerns in mind: Indian MEA

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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India on Thursday said that it expected the Government of Sri Lanka to keep New Delhi's security concerns and sensitivities in mind with regard to regional developments and dynamics.

Responding to a question on China taking operational control of Sri Lanka's strategically located Hambantota Port's, Ministry of External Affairs spokesman Raveesh Kumar said, "We are confident about the strength and enduring nature of our ties with Sri Lanka which are deep rooted and multi dimensional. Our relations with Sri Lanka stand on its own and are not dependent on our relation with any third country."

"We continue to take up with Sri Lanka issues related to security concerns in the region and expect that our Sri Lankan friends will keep in mind our security concerns and sensitivities," he added.

Sri Lanka had recently handed over its main southern port of Hambantota to China on a 99-year lease.

The port, near the main shipping route from Asia to Europe, is expected to play a key role in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

According to media reports, Sri Lanka has received USD 292 million out of a USD 1.12 billion deal.

The China Merchants Port Holdings Company (CMPort) and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority will own the port and the investment zone around it.

The Chinese firm will now hold 70-per cent-stake in a joint venture with the state-run Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA).

Chinese firm will reportedly invest an additional USD 600 million to make Hambantota port operational and USD 1.12 billion from the deal will be used for debt repayment. (ANI)

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lankaputhra Thursday, 14 December 2017 10:14 PM

Similarly we also like India to keep in mind that Srilanka is a sovereign nation .

Tom Friday, 15 December 2017 02:15 PM

India to keep in mind that Sri Lanka is a sovereign nation

Hari Mani Thursday, 14 December 2017 10:23 PM

Let alone India's concern, which is no skin of our nose; its the reality that we are loosing our sovereignty and resources due to failed projects, implemented by the corrupt governments.

Kumar Thursday, 14 December 2017 10:47 PM

Looks like a thinly veiled threat from the Indians .

Senewi Thursday, 14 December 2017 11:18 PM

Did you keep security concerns in Sri Lanka in mind when you trained and funded LTTE terrorist organisation to fight against Sri lnaka.

raj Thursday, 14 December 2017 11:18 PM

You Indians destroyed the TAMILS and supported MAHINDA regime for your own benefits. Now the same MAHINDA'S own people are stabbing your back. Isn't it nice.

Hautaum Friday, 15 December 2017 02:09 AM

It is not 1987 to invasion in SL and try to keep calm and quiet would be better.

K Dissanayake Friday, 15 December 2017 05:29 AM

Had India kept in mind and honoured Sri Lanka's security concerns in the past, such a situation may not have arisen.

ceylon Friday, 15 December 2017 05:38 AM

correct expectation.dont do stupid decisions which can undermine each other. via DM Android App

Mangala Friday, 15 December 2017 09:50 AM

We are not your friends. We hate India.

mangala Friday, 15 December 2017 03:55 PM

only people who give us money are our friends

Citizen Friday, 15 December 2017 04:14 PM

You love only whe you are in a flood and get relief goods from them

macapagal Friday, 15 December 2017 11:29 AM

India should mind their own business and not interfere into our affairs. China is a true friend of Sri Lanka whereas India is only looking at their benefits.

gamini Friday, 15 December 2017 03:55 PM

anyone who gives money is SL's friend

Kaboos Friday, 15 December 2017 12:03 PM

We are in-debt to China and India who have helped when we are in crisis . Pot to China and Air Port to India. bottom line is money.

fareed Friday, 15 December 2017 12:07 PM

This is a blatant excuse to blackmail countries like SL or Indian neighbors. India is always been a cry baby whenever Srilanka wants to proceed with something to do with economy. India should not interfere in the affairs of others in the name of security.

fareed Friday, 15 December 2017 12:12 PM

By the way Indians are welcome to invest in SL. If India is ready we will give them most preferred nation status but unfortunately India is a slow mover.compare to China. India is also a threat to Pakistan's security. Please don't forget that.

alex Friday, 15 December 2017 03:56 PM

and Fareed your race is a threat to entire world's security

kge19 Friday, 15 December 2017 03:51 PM

After nurturing terrorists in your backyard to destablise SL, you have no moral right to make that request.

Led Hogan Saturday, 16 December 2017 06:54 AM

Smelly Endian be aware that the Border ends in the middle of the. Palk strait.

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