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India, UAE, Sri Lanka sign MoU to develop energy hub in Trincomalee in pushback against China's influence

IndiaTimes Saturday, 5 April 2025
India, UAE, and Sri Lanka have signed an agreement to develop Trincomalee as an energy hub, during PM Modi’s visit to Colombo. The project will involve a multi-product pipeline and utilization of an old oil tank farm. The collaboration is seen as a strategic move to counter China’s growing influence in Sri Lanka.
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