India, Sri Lanka seek closer military ties as China clout grows

Sri Lanka and India vowed to strengthen military ties and widen maritime links with neighbours after security talks, the president's office said Sunday, as China's economic clout increases in the region. China has been widening its footprint in the region, including building ports and expressways and upgrading airports in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

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