COLOMBO India secured defense and energy deals with neighboring Sri Lanka on April 5 during Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's visit, seen as a move to counter rival China's growing influence in the region. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake rolled out the red carpet for Modi and conferred on him the country's highest civilian honor for "the deep personal friendship" shown to the smaller neighbor. A five-year defence cooperation agreement provides training of Sri Lankan military

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