Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- The historical diplomatic bond between France and Sri Lanka holds great significance, resonating with France's strategy in the Indian Ocean and its steadfast commitment to the wider Indo-Pacific region.

In a discussion with a group of journalists in Colombo last week French Ambassador for the Indo-Pacific and French Indo-Pacific Strategy, Marc Abensour said that Sri Lanka is a partner of growing importance for France in their approach to the Indo-Pacific region and France remains very much engaged in the region.

"It was well reflected last year with the French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to many countries across the Indo-Pacific, including Sri Lanka," he said.

Abensour was in Sri Lanka on a three-day visit....