Security threat to India is of concern to Lanka too: Envoy

Any security threat to India is also a security threat to Sri Lanka, Lankan high commissioner Milinda Moragoda told TOI as he sought to reassure the Indian government that, in line with their bilateral agreement and understanding, the island nation won't allow its ports to be used by a foreign country in any manner that is prejudicial to India's interests.

- Sachin Parashar

Describing India as the key to "sustainable" economic recovery of debt-ridden Sri Lanka, the high commissioner said that the strategically located country is exploring with India trilateral cooperation opportunities with Japan, Israel, and UAE.

According to Moragoda, Sri Lanka wants economic integration with India which, he said, will allow the country to expand its existing economic model and ensure quicker recovery from the debt crisis it's facing.