report in The Island, Oct 30, 2023
National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa, MP has recently warned that the country will have to pay a very heavy price for violating bilateral agreements.
The MP was commenting on the government delaying a scheduled visit by Chinese research vessel due to pressure exerted by external powers. The former Commerce and Industries Minister said so at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on his return from Beijing where he attended the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.
The vessel, which was to reach Colombo harbour in the first week of October, arrived here yesterday.MP Weerawansa found fault with India and the US for constantly interfering in Sri Lanka’s bilateral relations with China.
The former JVPer asserted that Sri Lanka couldn’t secure required support from China due to the government routinely giving into Indian and US pressure.Both President Wickremesinghe and MP Weerawansa attended the Beijing forum.
https://island.lk/wimal-accuses-india-us-of-undermining-sl-relations-with-china/
