Won't allow Lanka to be used against India

Sri Lanka's President Dissanayake, who is in India on his first visit after elections, said the cooperation with India will flourish under his govt

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Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday assured India that the island nation will not allow its territory to be used in any manner inimical to the security of India as well as towards regional stability, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the two neighbouring countries have decided to explore the possibility of concluding a framework agreement on defence cooperation.

"The two nations have also agreed on cooperation in hydrography. We believe that the Colombo Security Conclave is an important platform for regional peace, security and development. Under this, cooperation will be enhanced on topics like maritime security, counter-terrorism, cyber-security, fight against smuggling and organised crime, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief," Mr Modi said at a joint press conference with Mr Dissanayake after wide-ranging talks between the two leaders.