India, Sri Lanka boost ties with currency swap
In bid to counter China's influence Modi also signs deals on power plant, railways
Colombo
ON the first trip to Sri Lanka by an Indian leader since the 1980s, Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to strengthen financial ties and build up the island's infrastructure as he looks to counter China's influence.
Central banks from both countries agreed to a US$1.5 billion currency swap, mirroring an agreement Chinese President Xi Jinping reached with Sri Lanka last year. Mr Modi also offered support for Presi…
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