Beijing than its predecessors. This is a setback for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and billionaire Gautam Adani.

Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential election, which saw the ascension of Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) as the President, stands as a significant milestone in the country’s modern political history. ..

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's victory marks a significant shift in Sri Lanka's political landscape. As Dissanayake embarks on the monumental task of economic stabilization, the big question is how the election's outcome will shape Sri Lanka's foreign policy in a region where political stability is fragile and both India and China are vying

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as Sri Lanka's new president, becoming the first Marxist leader in the country's history. His win is seen as a referendum on economic reforms during a severe crisis.

New Delhi will be watching how Dissanayake and his party’s close ties with China impact the regional power balance

India will also show a willingness to work with the new leader and expand bilateral ties, especially as it deals with an increasingly politically volatile neighborhood.

During his Colombo visit, EAM Jaishankar will call on newly elected Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who assumed office on September 23