Sri Lanka has announced plans to lift a ban on foreign research ships docking at its ports starting from 2025, a move that comes amid growing tensions in the Indian Ocean, particularly involving China and India. The decision reverses a previous restriction that was influenced by security concerns from India and the United States, who were wary of the potential for Chinese 'research' vessels to engage in surveillance and gather data for military use. India, in particular, had expressed concerns over the docking of what it suspected to be Chinese spy ships, urging Sri Lanka to deny such vessels access to its ports. This development highlights the strategic importance of Sri Lanka's location in the Indian Ocean and the ongoing geopolitical competition between major powers in the region.
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