India's destiny in South Asia is to live with a constant fluctuation in relations with most of its neighbours. The implementation of its wise ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy depends on both India and its eight immediate neighbours such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Myanmar



A tale of two visits and two neighbours

A popular but accurate maxim applies to foreign affairs: you can choose your friends, but not your neighbours. A nation must live permanently with its neighbours, the only question being whether they will be friends, foes, or something in between.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday and held talks on strengthening economic cooperation between the two nations.

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake holds 'fruitful discussions' with Indian leaders

Dissanayake said that they discussed strengthening Indo-Sri Lanka economic cooperation, enhancing investment opportunities and fostering regional security

