Sri Lanka parliamentary election intensified dispute over influence of Sino-Indian with victory of pro-China political party August 17 17:15
In the Sri Lankan parliamentary election, a political party headed by a former president who once pushed a policy closer to China won, and China may further influence Sri Lanka under the giant economic zone concept "One Belt One Road" ..
The Sri Lankan parliamentary elections, which were voted on the 5th, were announced on the 7th, and the Sri Lanka People's Front, headed by former President Mahinda Rajapakse, won the majority of 225 seats, 145. And won.
Mr. Mahinda is known for advancing China's policies such as large-scale infrastructure development during his presidential era, and he is currently the prime minister under his brother Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who took office in November last year. ..
Sri Lanka, an island nation of the Indian Ocean, is a key point for sea lanes that connect Asia and the Middle East, a sea transportation route, and China may further influence Sri Lanka under the "One Belt One Road" following the election results there is.
On the other hand, India is wary of such movements because of its geographical proximity and its importance on economic and security relations with Sri Lanka.
Prime Minister Modi immediately conferred a phone call with Mr. Mahinda to congratulate the victory and confirmed that he would cooperate with the new coronavirus countermeasures, and in the future, there will be a conflict between China and India over the influence on Sri Lanka. It seems to be more intense.