The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has raised alarms over the geopolitical implications of Sri Lanka’s recent security agreement with India, claiming that the move has already triggered a swift response from China.
The party argued that this shift could significantly alter Sri Lanka’s diplomatic standing in the region and complicate its foreign relations in the years to come.
At a media briefing in Colombo, FSP’s Education Secretary Pubudu Jayagoda, disclosed that China has initiated talks with Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan to form a regional security pact in direct response to Sri Lanka’s alignment with India.
Jayagoda highlighted that Sri Lanka has traditionally avoided entering into any security agreements for nearly seven decades, making the new deal with India unprecedented.
“The signing of this agreement has led China to perceive Sri Lanka as part of an Indo-American strategic bloc,” Jayagoda said. “In light of this shift, China is moving quickly to solidify a new counter-alliance with its regional partners.”
Jayagoda observed that Sri Lanka’s decision could have far-reaching consequences, potentially drawing the country deeper into the broader power struggles between India and China.
He labeled the move as “the worst betrayal in history,” arguing that it could spark long-term geopolitical tensions and damage Sri Lanka’s longstanding neutral position.
“This agreement could entangle Sri Lanka in a complex web of regional power dynamics that may impact our foreign relations for generations,” he added.
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