report in The Island, May 31, 2023
Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong has assured Premier Dinesh Gunawardena that China will always stand by Sri Lanka’s sovereignty as well as for political independence and socioeconomic development.
The meeting took place at Temple Trees.
The Vice Minister assured that China will increase investments in several areas, such as agriculture, trade and commerce, ports, and infrastructure development in Sri Lanka. He also said China will continue to provide economic assistance, as well as support for Sri Lanka’s debt-restructuring programme.
The Chinese Vice Minister expressed deep appreciation to Sri Lanka’s adherence to One China Policy, despite pressures from many quarters.
Vice Minister Sun Weidong said China has taken steps to establish a strong cooperation with Sri Lankan Buddhist Associations to further religious ties.
Minister Sun Weidong has donated 10,000 sets of school bags and stationary supplies, including picture books, oil colour boxes, pencils and pen boxes, sharpeners, erasers, colour oil painting, rulers, water bottles, insulated lunch boxes and fabric of white plain shirt and skirt, 33,000 meters, and fabric of blue twill pants, 10,000 meters, for distribution in schools.
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