Research Analyst, Ms Gulbin Sultana’s commentary on PM Modi’s visit to Maldives and Sri Lanka on June 8-9, 2019, titled ‘India Reiterates ‘Neighbourhood First’ And ‘Sagar’policies’, has been published by the External Services Division of All India Radio on June 10, 2019.
The visits to the two maritime neighbours reflect India’s foremost priority to the ‘neighbourhood first’ policy and the ‘security and growth for all in the region’ (SAGAR) doctrine, writes Ms Sultana.