Disputes in India-Sri Lanka relations

India and Sri Lanka is close neighbours. The two countries have had a lifelong relationship since ancient times. Sri Lanka is only 32 km from the mainland of India. Relations between the two countries date back to pre-independence times. Cultural, historical, political, geographical, and economic and trade relations between the two countries have been extensive, but since the postindependence period of India and Sri Lanka, there have been many disputes between the two countries. The outcome of this dispute is hampering relations between India and Sri Lanka. This is affecting the economic and national security of India and Sri Lanka. Nations like China and Pakistan are taking advantage of the dispute between the two countries. In this small country like Sri Lanka, the growing dominance of the enemy nation is a threat to India's security. The reasons for the dispute between India and Sri Lanka are as follows. Sri Lankan Tamil issue, fishermen issue, refugee issue, Kachchatiu Island issue, maritime border etc. Problems appear to be the cause of disputes. The above problem is affecting the economic and political relations of both India and Sri Lanka.