<h1>China and Sri Lanka Strengthen Ties with New Agreements on Belt and Road Initiative, Agriculture, and Digital Economy.</h1> China has prioritized Sri Lanka in its neighborhood diplomacy, supporting its sovereignty, as stated by President Xi Jinping during a meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The two countries signed agreements to enhance bilateral relations, focusing on the Belt and Road Initiative, agriculture, and digital economy. Dissanayake's visit follows his trip to India, where he assured that Sri Lanka's territory would not be used against India's interests. The meeting is significant amid Sri Lanka's economic recovery and China's past reluctance to provide substantial financial aid during Sri Lanka's economic crisis.