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India–Sri Lanka relations, Indian-Sri Lankan relations, or Indo-Sri Lanka relations, are the bilateral relations between India and Sri Lanka. India has emerged as the foremost partner for Sri Lanka in the endeavor to revitalize its economy, reform its bureaucracy, and enhance decision-making processes for future economic collaborations.
From the air, looking west. Adam's Bridge, [a] also known as Rama's Bridge or Rama Setu, [c] is a chain of natural limestone shoals between Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island, off the southeastern coast of Tamil Nadu, India, and Mannar Island, off the northwestern coast of Sri Lanka.
The relationship between Sri Lanka and India became tense under the government of J. R. Jayawardene. [139] [255] As a result, India intervened in the Sri Lankan Civil War and subsequently deployed an Indian Peace Keeping Force in 1987. [256] In the present, Sri Lanka enjoys extensive relations with China, [257] Russia, [258] and Pakistan. [259]
The bridge between India and Sri Lanka was first seriously proposed by the governments of these two countries back in 2002. During the 2002-2004 Peace Accord, the then Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, asked India to help build what he called the ‘Hanuman Bridge’.
The plan for a ferry service connecting India and Sri Lanka was first proposed in 2011 when Sri Lanka was making efforts to alter its image following the Sri Lankan Civil War. At the time, two services were considered: one connecting Thoothukudi and Colombo, and a second linking Rameswaram with Talaimannar.
The final was scheduled to be played between Sri Lanka cricket team and the India cricket team on 29 September 2002. Sri Lanka batted first and scored 244 runs for five wickets in 50 overs. India had played only two overs before the match was stopped by the rain. [1] On 30 September, the Sri Lankan team again batted first and scored 222 runs ...
India last toured Sri Lanka in 2021. [6] In July 2024, Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed the fixtures for the tour. [7] This was Gautam Gambhir's first assignment as head coach and Suryakumar Yadav's first series as full-time T20I captain of India. [8] [9] India won the T20I series whitewashing Sri Lanka by 3-0. However, Sri Lanka won the ODI series ...
This list includes Sri Lanka's serving ambassadors, high commissioners, permanent representatives, and other senior diplomatic representatives.High commissioners head diplomatic missions in Commonwealth of Nations member states, while ambassadors lead missions in other countries.