Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- Geography, population and economic relevance are key determinants in shaping the foreign policy of any country. If one says Sri Lanka's foreign policy is naturally centered on India and China, it is understandable because these two countries hold significance for the country given their geographic proximity, economic influence, and strategic investments.

After ascendency to power last year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake chose New Delhi and Beijing as destinations of his first official visits because they are the dominant partners in developing the country. Following successful conclusions of these visits that paved the way for Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) worth billions of U. S. Dollars, the President has n...