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Beijing Ties Apart, SL Backs Japan on East China Sea Row

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Hmmm.. Interesting.. Though Sino/Lanka and Japan/Lanka relationship is equally robust.. Is the Indian publication stirring the non existent crap ??

@Nihonjin1051 , @Chinese-Dragon

Beijing Ties Apart, SL Backs Japan on East China Sea Row -The New Indian Express

COLOMBO: Despite its ever increasing ties with China, Sri Lanka has extended its support to Japan on the issue of China’s aerial and maritime restrictions on other nations in East China Sea.

The joint communiqué issued by Lanka and Japan at the end of talks between President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday, said: “The two leaders reaffirmed the importance of the freedom of navigation and overflight of the high seas, civil aviation safety, unimpeded lawful commerce, and peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with principles of international law.”

It further said: “The two leaders reiterated their call for North Korea to address the concerns of the international community, including the early settlement of the abductions issue.

They also urged North Korea to refrain from any further provocative actions including ballistic missile launches, which could hinder the progress of the Six Party Talks and to take concrete actions towards denuclearisation.”

The issue of freedom of navigation is important for Lanka because it is trying to develop the island nation as a maritime hub.

Humbantota port has been built as part of this bid to become a hub.

However, Lankan support to Japan on the South China issue could strain its relations with China which is Lanka’s largest creditor, heavily funding key infrastructure projects.

Lankans as a whole view China with some suspicion as it is thought to be buying its way through, and there is much criticism in the Lankan media about the high cost of Chinese loans.

On the other hand, the Sri Lankans see Japan as being benign.
 
hmm, this guy is very smart

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Japan have a nice capability to work as creditor of SL.

The news is based on the statements made by two politicians in front of media.So I dont think that was a non existent crap.
 
Japan have a nice capability to work as creditor of SL.

The news is based on the statements made by two politicians in front of media.So I dont think that was a non existent crap.

True but i dont see a major policy shift.. Either from China or SL.. What may be the article suggeats

Btw.. The guy in the turban in the pic posted above is not an Indian.. Just the main patron of a important Buddhist temple.. :-)
 
True but i dont see a major policy shift.. Either from China or SL.. What may be the article suggeats

Btw.. The guy in the turban in the pic posted above is not an Indian.. Just the main patron of a important Buddhist temple.. :-)

You know this is an absolute geopolitical safe play of SL govt.Due to this visit SL can reduce over dependency on China money.Since India is too favourable for the Japan involvement there may be no objection from SL neighbour.
Japan has the backing of IMF and World Bank.
So they can give any financial support to SL when a time arises.Unlike China or US, Japan dont demanded for some return .
And in the field of technology Japan is still remain as a leader not only in Asia but this entire world.Sometimes even better than West.
Of course this not gonna change SL foreign policy overnight.
But now you got some leverages. SL-China relation would remain as robust.But you can reduce one side dependency which is good for Srilankan national interest in long term.
 
You know this is an absolute geopolitical safe play of SL govt.Due to this visit SL can reduce over dependency on China money.Since India is too favourable for the Japan involvement there may be no objection from SL neighbour.
Japan has the backing of IMF and World Bank.
So they can give any financial support to SL when a time arises.Unlike China or US, Japan dont demanded for some return .
And in the field of technology Japan is still remain as a leader not only in Asia but this entire world.Sometimes even better than West.
Of course this not gonna change SL foreign policy overnight.
But now you got some leverages. SL-China relation would remain as robust.But you can reduce one side dependency which is good for Srilankan national interest in long term.

Japan was the main development donor until China took over just a couple of years ago
 
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