{
  "id": 6424035,
  "title": "Sri Lanka Will Not Allow Its Territory To Threaten India's Security Interest, President Dissanayake Assures Rajnath Singh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/sri-lanka-will-not-allow-its-territory-to-threaten-indias-security",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T13:17:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/sri-lanka-will-not-allow-its-territory-to-threaten-indias-security-interest-president-dissanayake-assures-rajnath-singh"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reassured India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during a meeting in Colombo that the island nation will not permit its territory to be used for activities that could endanger India's security interests. Dissanayake made this commitment on September 9 during a three-day official visit by Singh aimed at bolstering defense and maritime cooperation between the two countries. The assurance follows the signing or exchange of agreements between India and Sri Lanka, including a deal to upgrade and modernize L70 air-defence guns currently operated by Sri Lanka's Air Force, as well as agreements to strengthen cooperation between their National Cadet Corps and National Defence Colleges. The visit also saw the virtual inauguration of three Bailey bridges constructed by the Indian military in Sri Lanka. Dissanayake stressed that Sri Lanka's decision is consistent with his earlier assurances to India, both during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit in October 2024 and during his own first foreign trip to India in December 2024. The strategic importance of Sri Lanka for India is underscored by its location in the Indian Ocean, making it a key focus for the country's military and security considerations, particularly regarding Chinese naval activities and the Hambantota port.",
  "summary": "Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured India that Colombo will not allow its territory to be used for activities that could threaten New Delhi’s security interests, reaffirming the island nation’s commitment to maintaining close defence and security ties with India. Dissanayake made the assurance on Wednesday, September 9, during a meeting with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}