Why Sri Lanka’s Rejection of a Land Bridge With India Is the Right Call

Physical connection to India could dissuade other countries from deepening ties with the island, as it will be seen as New Delhi’s client state.

The Sri Lankan government has reportedly informed India that it is not ready for physical land connectivity between the two countries, despite long-standing interest from sections of Colombo and New Delhi policy circles, and rapid progress made in that direction during the Ranil Wickremesinghe administration.

This is an important moment in Sri Lanka’s foreign policy under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and the decision has drawn mixed reactions..…| read more on The Diplomat