The two countries have decided to transfer and exchange knowledge, share their resources, help in training and building capacity for peaceful use of nuclear energy, work towards nuclear safety and environmental protection. This is a good sign for healthy ties between the two countries, especially given India's growing fear of China's proximity to Sri Lanka, which is perceived as a security threat for New Delhi, the Minister emphasized.

However, the Minister said that management of radioactive wastes does not authorize India to unload radioactive wastes produced in Indian Nuclear Power Plants in Sri Lankan territory. It is ensured that all activities implemented in terms of this agreement is protected in compliance with standards and guidelines set by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from time to time and the 1980 Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material as applicable and both parties maintain respective Safeguards Agreements with IAEA.

President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a civil nuclear cooperation agreement on Monday, which is Sri Lanka’s first nuclear partnership with any country.