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‘Each country has the right to make sovereign decisions about energy’: Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya

In the second episode of India Russia and the World to be aired on March 5 (4.30PM India time), RT India Head of News Runjhun Sharma caught up with Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya for a special interview as she slowly rebuilds the country after the “Aragalaya” (Struggle) movement of 2022. The Sri Lankan PM says talks on Colombo potentially exploring discounted Russian crude are ongoing, emphasizing that any decision will be guided by Sri Lanka’s energy security needs and the best interests of its citizens. She also highlights Sri Lanka’s interest in joining BRICS, saying the bloc is strategically important for advancing regional cooperation, strengthening economic ties and helping the country expand beyond its borders to meet growth and financial targets.

6.03.2026
24:50 min
6.03.2026
24:50 min
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‘Each country has the right to make sovereign decisions about energy’: Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya
A weekly podcast and a deep dive into the most pressing global issues through the lens of India and Russia. Two civilizational powers. The world’s largest democracy, India, and the world’s largest nation, Russia – like chess pieces navigating a shifting global board. Hosted by Runjhun Sharma, head of news at RT India, the show draws on her years of covering foreign policy from New Delhi, Moscow, and beyond.