Indian envoy fact-checks China over claim of being Sri Lanka's biggest trading partner

Reacting to China's claim of becoming Sri Lanka's biggest trading partner, Indian envoy to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha said, "India is still its largest trade partner." According to India's Department of Commerce, bilateral trade turnover between two countries was $6,407 million in 2025, he said, adding, "Sri Lankan exports increased from $689 million in 2020 to $1,532 million in 2025."