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India-Sri lanka share ties dating back to the times of Buddha, to the rise of Cholas & to fall of colonialism.
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Domestic factors influencing foreign policy
(1) 13th Amendment for equal rights to Srilankan tamils, issues raised under domestic pressure.
(2) Katchtheevu Island issue & fishmen killing -> directing India to reconsider the deal with Sri lanka.
(3) India Energy needs (80% imports) Sri lanka as major transit hub -> development of the oil well farm in Colombo
(4) China growing influence challenging India's say in the Indian ocean -> bring India-Lanka closer. Eg:- Srilanka inviting India for greater investment.
(5) The change in domestic policy of Srilanka -> changed Lankan to India -> PM conferred, highest civilian honour.
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Foreign policies are not immune from Domestic Politics
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