Sri Lanka has banned Chinese research vessels from docking at its ports or operating within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) for a period of one year, HT has learned. The moratorium was conveyed to India through diplomatic channels. The move comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to respect Indian strategic and security concerns during their meeting on July 21, 2023. Watch this video to know more. #srilanka #india #china #ban #moratorium #chineseship #researchvessels #scientificship #hambantota #newdelhi #columbo #ranilwikremesinghe #modi #xijinping #indianocean #security #maritime Hindustan Times Videos brings all the News for the Global Indian under one umbrella. We break down news from across the globe from the unique lens of a Rising India. Tune in for Explainers, Opinions, Analysis and a 360 degree view of big events in India and the World which impact your present and future. Follow the Hindustan Times Channel on WhatsApp for News Alerts, Top Stories and Editor picks. Join Us Today - https://www.bit.ly/3PQ4kSv Subscribe to the Hindustan Times YT channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. Visit our website https://www.hindustantimes.com/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/htTweets Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hindustantimes