India’s Modi Visits Sri Lanka, Maldives to Boost Ties Amid Beijing’s Growing Influence

India’s Modi Visits Sri Lanka, Maldives to Boost Ties Amid Beijing’s Growing Influence
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) and Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena (L) attend a welcoming ceremony for Modi at the Presidential Secretariat, in Colombo on June 9, 2019. Lakruwan Wanniarachchi/AFP/Getty Images
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently concluded a visit to the neighboring countries of the Maldives and Sri Lanka, a two-nation tour widely seen as a counter to regional Chinese influence.

India is considered a key partner in the United States’ Indo-Pacific strategy, as outlined by a recent Pentagon report that notes how both countries share a “common outlook” in the region.
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
journalist
Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based journalist. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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