Indian officials have denied any interest in developing the Trincomalee port, reports the New Indian Express.
Refuting the regional development minister, Sarath Fonseka’s claims that talks were ongoing for India to develop the port as a counter-balance to Chinese interests in Hambantota, Indian officials said they have no interest in a development project that would not yield profit for a long time.
Reportedly India had rejected the chance to build the Hambantota for the same reason.
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