Sri Lanka to sign Trincomalee oil tank farm deal with India in a month, says Minister

Sri Lanka to sign Trincomalee oil tank farm deal with India in a month, says Minister

After a year of visible strain in its ties with Colombo, New Delhi may finally have some reason for cheer. In a month’s time, Sri Lanka will ink the long-dragging deal with India to jointly develop the Trincomalee oil tank farms — a coveted project that has remained controversial for decades.