China, a tower of strength to Sri Lanka - Minister GL

[beijingwalker]

China, a tower of strength to Sri Lanka - Minister GL
Athapattu BANDARA

Wednesday, 11 July 2012

'China was a tower of strength to Sri Lanka, especially when we faced various challenges in the international arena, External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L Peiris said.

Minister Prof. G.L Peiris

The minister was making the keynote address at the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the People's Republic of China and 60th anniversary of Sri Lanka - China Rubber Rice Pact, at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike International Conference Hall yesterday.

The Sri Lanka China Friendship Association, Sri Lanka China Society, Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation and Sri Lanka China Journalists' Forum in collaboration with the embassy of the People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka organized the ceremony.

"China has been the major partner in Sri Lanka, in the spheres of social , cultural, economic and more importantly, in the development of infrastructure facilities. The enormous contribution made by China to our development process was appreciable," Minister Peiris said.

"The five visits to China by President Mahinda Rajapaksa were an indication of the friendship and goodwill maintained by two countries," he said.

"Both countries helped each other during crisis situations and China always safeguarded the dignity and self respect of Sri Lanka at every turn. The friendship of the two countries has grown from strength to strength and this will further blossom in the years to come," the minister said.

"In addition, many important State of the Art buildings in Sri Lanka are the donations of China and I, being the External Affairs Minister of Sri Lanka pay tribute to China for the goodwill and friendship extended to us in this manner," he said. Chinese ambassador to Sri Lanka Wu Jianghao said the traditional ties between the two countries have a long history.

"When China was in a difficult situation in 1952, Sri Lanka came forward to support China by signing the Rubber Rice Pact. China also stood by Sri Lanka in safeguarding its sovereignty and independence, "the ambassador said. "No matter what happens in the international arena, China and Sri Lanka will remain friends in the future too," he stressed.

"Sri Lanka is heading towards rapid development and has progressed tremendously after the war," he said.

"China has always supported Sri Lanka's development process, "Ambassador Jianghao added. Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratnea and Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe also addressed the gathering. Ministers Nimal Siripala De Silva, Rauff Hakeem, A.H.M. Fowzie and Deputy Speaker Chandima Weerakkody were also present.

 

[Skyline]

China is Asian giant and next superpower, also they have great development and has better living standards, clean cities, decent people. Tons of things can learn from China!

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

China is Asian giant and next superpower, also they have great development and has better living standards, clean cities, decent people. Tons of things can learn from China!

And there are many things that China can learn from Sri Lanka too.

Sri Lanka beats China on many social indicators (such as MMR), and Sri Lanka is also one of the only countries in the world that has successfully defeated a major terrorist group (the Tamil Tigers).

Combined with Sri Lanka's fast economic growth (number one in South Asia), strategic location, and development speed... the relations between China and Sri Lanka are of absolutely paramount importance.

 

[beijingwalker]

We 've got some very very close friends in South Asia,Pakistan,Sri lanka,Bangladesh,Nepal..the deep seated friendship can serve as a model for any international relationships.

 

[kawaraj]

Agreed. SL with China's support can soon be the first post industrialized nation in the region.

these years seem to be the golden period for SL's development. keep up the good job.

 

[isro2222]

Shri lanka and china perfect friends.... In india we see shri lanka as evil nation because raavan lived there once.... Ram came and killed raavan. Raavan was the annunaki God with special powers but Blue alien ram was the most powerful humanoid.... Shri lanka and china both are annunaki countries. China created by Greys and shri lanka by annunakis.... But as you know that china wont help shri lanka in war. They will just supply weapons.... India gave america green signal to violet shri lankan air space. Over dozen of F-18s flew over shri lanka to warn them but it seems shri lankan president didnt get it.... As i said always that shri lanka will help annunaki countries and as you remember that shri lanka did helped pakistan in war times against india.... India will never attack shri lanka because america got eyes on shri lanka. America want to make shri lanka as a base for its navy and am sure after focusing on iran syria they will look at easy target shri lanka....

 

[kawaraj]

Shri lanka and china perfect friends.... In india we see shri lanka as evil nation because raavan lived there once.... Ram came and killed raavan. Raavan was the annunaki God with special powers but Blue alien ram was the most powerful humanoid.... Shri lanka and china both are annunaki countries. China created by Greys and shri lanka by annunakis.... But as you know that china wont help shri lanka in war. They will just supply weapons.... India gave america green signal to violet shri lankan air space. Over dozen of F-18s flew over shri lanka to warn them but it seems shri lankan president didnt get it.... As i said always that shri lanka will help annunaki countries and as you remember that shri lanka did helped pakistan in war times against india.... India will never attack shri lanka because america got eyes on shri lanka. America want to make shri lanka as a base for its navy and am sure after focusing on iran syria they will look at easy target shri lanka....

you need see a doc....