Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has downplayed any potential fallout for Sri Lanka in the event of a war between India and Pakistan, asserting that such a conflict would have no real impact on the island nation — economically or militarily.
Speaking on the matter, Fonseka stated bluntly, “No matter what kind of military conflict breaks out between those two countries, it will not affect us. Sri Lanka can continue as it is.”
He emphasized that both India and Pakistan are major military powers with extensive resources and geopolitical influence, unlike Sri Lanka, which he described as “a fly in the ointment” in comparison.
Fonseka added that Sri Lanka is already struggling with its own internal challenges and, in his view, has “barely managed to tie the knot” when it comes to maintaining stability. As such, external conflicts — even one as serious as an Indo-Pak war — would likely not shift the country’s already fragile footing.
“Even if war breaks out between India and Pakistan, we have nothing to lose. We’ve already reached the edge — and somehow, we’re still standing.”
While his comments sparked debate on social media, some interpreted them as a sobering reality check rather than an attempt to stir controversy.
As regional tensions simmer in South Asia, Fonseka’s remarks paint a picture of Sri Lanka as an observer, rather than a player, in any potential India-Pakistan escalation.
