Diplomacy
China says Lanka has agreed to develop Hambantota port “on the existing consensus”, thereby opting out of renegotiation
With China taking a firm stand, renegotiating the 99-year lease of the Hambantota port appears unlikely.
Renegotiating Hambantota port’s lease period
Renegotiation of Hambantota port lease period is a complex politico-legal issue.
Swiss embassy’s version of “abduction” of female staffer doesn’t match facts, says Lankan govt.
Swiss embassy caught on the wrong foot?
Hong Kong will pay dearly for US meddling
Once the city becomes a political flashpoint, it can kiss its status as a global business hub goodbye.
China says agreement over Hambantota port was an “equal footed” one
China says the agreement was based on consultations as equals to arrive at a win-win arrangement
Sweden ticks off India on Kashmir ahead of King’s visit
"Kashmiris should have a say in their own future,” Swedish envoy in India Klas Molin told The Hindu.
Internationalization of domestic issues, a major challenge to the new Lankan President
While the domestic challenge can be met, the one from overseas mounted by the US and Europe is not so easy to meet.
Indian envoy cautions against being prisoners of the past
“India and Sri Lanka have a lot to offer each other, and to the world,” said High Commissioner Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
Swiss envoy lodges protest about alleged abduction of employee, Lankan police are investigating
The alleged abduction appears to have been amateurish.
Gotabaya says he won’t harm India’s interests and will renegotiate Hambantota deal with China
Sri Lanka wants to be neutral but has to be realistic too, says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
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