India rejects claims on pressuring Sri Lanka to defer Chinese research ship’s visit

 

India rejects claims on pressuring Sri Lanka to defer Chinese research ship’s visit India today categorically rejected insinuation by China which claimed that Sri Lanka’s neighbour is pressuring the island nation over Chinese ballistic missile and satellite-tracking vessel Yuan Wang 5 planned visit to Hambantota. 

Bagchi also said India is also fully supportive of Sri Lanka’s democracy, stability and economic recovery. 

The request for deferment came after India voiced strong concerns on the matter and said it carefully monitors any developments having a bearing on its security and economic interests, and takes all necessary to safeguard them.