Sri Lanka to host PM Modi next month as country navigates ties with India and China

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sri Lanka next week for bilateral talks and a pilgrimage to Anuradhapura. This visit highlights Sri Lanka's balancing act between India, concerned about China's influence, and China, its largest lender. Modi's visit follows Sri Lankan President Dissanayake's recent trips to New Delhi and Beijing for strengthening regional relations.