After completing the 2+2 ministerial dialogue with India, Pompeo arrived in Colombo on Wednesday on a sensitive visit seeking to draw the strategic island away from Beijing.
China building second Sri Lanka port
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — China is building a second seaport on this strategic Indian Ocean island as part of the Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing’s global expansion strategy. The first Chinese-built …
Pompeo’s bid to woo strategically vital Sri Lanka is another example of US’ growing anxiety over China
Given Sri Lanka’s proximity to India and importance to international shipping, it’s no surprise Mike Pompeo is trying to extend the US’ influence there. But Colombo would be crazy to cut its ties with …
India hopes Pompeo’s visits to Sri Lanka, Maldives & Indonesia will reduce Chinese influence
US Secretary of State Pompeo travels to Sri Lanka & Maldives, says in Colombo US is a friend & partner, not ‘predator’ like Chinese Communist Party. Pompeo announces plan to open US embassy in Male.
Pompeo says China has brought bad deals and lawlessness to Sri Lanka
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday the Chinese Communist Party was operating as a “predator” in Sri Lanka, as the top U.S. diplomat kept up tough criticism of China on a tour of …
Pompeo says China has brought bad deals and lawlessness to Sri Lanka
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday the Chinese Communist Party was operating as a “predator” in Sri Lanka, as the top U.S. diplomat kept up tough criticism of China on a tour of …
We want a sovereign Sri Lanka; quite contrast to what China seeks: US Secretary of State
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says that the strong sovereign Sri Lanka is a powerful and strategic partner for the United States on the world stage and it can be a beacon for a free and open …
Pompeo slams ‘predator’ China on Sri Lanka trip
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called China’s Communist government a “predator” Wednesday, during a trip to boost ties with Sri Lanka, which has received …
Sri Lanka’s foreign policy will remain neutral: Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena reiterated today as a Sovereign, free, independent nation, Sri Lanka’s foreign policy will remain neutral. “Non-Aligned and Friendly. Conscious of the opportunities …
Sri Lanka, a window to larger markets of India & EU for agri products
Accordingly, a webinar on “India – Sri Lanka Current Business Environment and Opportunities for Joint Collaborations for Agri and Processed Food Sector”, organized by the Sri Lanka Consulate in Mumbai …