India should use the ‘window of opportunity’ to finalise a ‘stronger’ FTA with Sri Lanka, says economist

India should use the ‘window of opportunity’ to finalise a ‘stronger’ FTA with Sri Lanka, says economist

The proposed FTA could ‘cover services; allow freer movement of some classes of workers and overcome protectionist blockages in both countries — which are, I think, more on the Sri Lankan side,’ the economist said, adding that closer relationship between the two neighbours ‘should not upset other powers — China and the U.S. — which have stakes in Sri Lanka.’