India, April 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday assured by Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake that the country will not allow its territory to be used in manner inimical to India's security interests, a statement that appeared to be an attempt to assuage concerns about China's growing influence at neighbours'.

Chinese investments and infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka to develop its economy have raised concerns ranging from sovereignty and security issues.

PM Modi landed in Sri Lanka's Colombo on Friday evening to a warm reception and was greeted at Bandaranaike International Airport by five top Sri Lankan ministers, including Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, and Fisheries Mi...