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Redefining Australia’s South Asian foreign policy particularly with Sri Lanka-by By Srimal Fernando and Justin Chua Source:Island Australia’s relations with South Asia continues to grow as countries such as Sri Lanka seek to expand their relations with the world. Australia’s push to integrate itself within the Asia-Pacific region has seen it develop stronger relations with Asian countries such as Sri Lanka. With a largely developed economy and society, Australian businesses are seeking new trade and investment opportunities in a region requiring development. Shared historical links between Australia and other Commonwealth countries in the region has helped facilitate greater co-operation and can be readily seen today. As South Asia continues to further integrate with the rest of the world, greater opportunities exist for countries such as Australia to create synergies with local partners, being brought in to increase trade, mediate conflicts and promote stability within the region and beyond. Countries such ...