The Marxist lawmaker who won Sri Lanka’s presidency faces a key challenge in how to balance ties with his country’s two most crucial partners, India and China, as he seeks to draw foreign investment and pull the economy out of the doldrums.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's victory marks a significant shift in Sri Lanka's political landscape. As Dissanayake embarks on the monumental task of economic stabilization, the big question is how the election's outcome will shape Sri Lanka's foreign policy in a region where political stability is fragile and both India and China are vying

New Delhi is said to be backing Sajith Premadasa of the SJB, a party that is not only more pro-India but also committed to implementing the 13th Amendment.