Why Sri Lanka's Aruna Dissanayake chose India for first overseas trip as president | The World

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first overseas visit since assuming office that focused on shoring up ties as concerns grew over China's influence in the region. After the two leaders held talks on Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he had assured Dissanayake that New Delhi will be a reliable partner for Sri Lanka's development. Dr Rajni Gamage tells The World program President Dissanayake recognises that alienating India has been politically expensive for the Sri Lankan governments in the past. #abctheworld #abcasiapacific
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