Chinese defense minister to arrive in Sri Lanka with high-power delegation

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Aug 27, Colombo: A high-power Chinese defense delegation led by Chinese Defence Minister Liang Guanglie will arrive in Sri Lanka this Wednesday (August 29) for a five-day visit, a local media report said.

China is providing US$ 100 million (Rs. 13.2 billion) for army welfare projects initiated by the Ministry of Defense, a report in Sunday Times said quoting official sources.

According to the report, the government plans to set up accommodation and infrastructure facilities in army camps in the north and east with Chinese assistance.

Liang's visit follows the Sri Lanka Army Commander Jagath Jayasuriya's visit to Beijing in June this year.

Chinese Defense Minister who met Sri Lanka Army Commander in Beijing has reiterated China's support to boost military cooperation between the two countries to a higher level.

During his visit the Chinese Defense Minister is expected to visit the Sapugaskanda Defense Staff College, the Panagoda army cantonment, Galle and possibly Hambantota.

China has also announced a grant of US$1.5 million for modernization of the Defense Services College in Colombo for children of security forces personnel and the police.

Another high-powered Chinese delegation led by the Chinese People's Congress' Vice President Wu Bango will arrive in Sri Lanka next month a media report quoting an External Affairs Ministry official said.

The 96-member delegation is to arrive in the country on September 15 and visit Hambantota and Northern and Eastern Provinces to observe the current developments in the country and explore new possibilities for Chinese ventures in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka : Chinese defense minister to arrive in Sri Lanka with high-power delegation

 

[samv]

Excellent news

Such a contrast to the behaviour of the island's northern neighbour.

 

[Jade]

Excellent news

Such a contrast to the behaviour of the island's northern neighbour.

Why do Sri Lankans make it India-China-Sri Lanka issue.

 

[GR!FF!N]

Why do Sri Lankans make it India-China-Sri Lanka issue.

habit...nothing else..but what they forgot is still they are sending trainees in our country..obsession towards new found love..

 

[ayachyan]

i think China has lose patience for the behavior of India who tends to cooperate with Vietnam in South China Sea .
don't be fear Ganges men
China just copy what India has done in South China Sea.
a man never strike back is good
but China is not such a kind man

 

[Abhishek_]

Excellent news

Such a contrast to the behaviour of the island's northern neighbour.

the new found puppy love is rather adorable

 

[anarchy 99]

This is awesome news!

This is in response to India interfering in SCS issues.
You punch us, we punch you back 10 times harder, just like 1962
If the thuggish Indian regime interferes more in our affairs, we will turn up the heat and take it to the next level.

The fascist Indian regime chose this path when they poke their dirty fingers into the SCS issues.

Don't write checks you can't cash India, 1962 should have taught you that.
Bottom line.....DON'T F**K WITH US BOY!

Ta!

 

[GR!FF!N]

This is awesome news!

This is in response to India interfering in SCS issues.
You punch us, we punch you back 10 times harder, just like 1962
If the thuggish Indian regime interferes more in our affairs, we will turn up the heat and take it to the next level.

The fascist Indian regime chose this path when they poke their dirty fingers into the SCS issues.

Don't write checks you can't cash India, 1962 should have taught you that.
Bottom line.....DON'T F**K WITH US BOY!

Ta!

Fascist?????look who is talking.. you should read about Fascism...

Fascism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

India is diverse,so it can't be Fascist state,maybe China can...search a better title for us..

 

[ahfatzia]

Given the opportunity, China would alliance with Sri Lanka with or without the SCS flare ups. The two cases have nothing to do with one or the other.

Economic wise Sri Lanka is a country with great potentials and her physical location is just what China needs as logistic half way hub for her large merchant fleet. If China can get a deal for her Navy to use Sri Lanka for resupplies and RRs that will be a big bonus.

 

[Kiss_of_the_Dragon]

China should sell more "Chini-Brahmos-ski" type to SL friends to deter powerful neighbor potential aggression.

 

[ajtr]

China should sell more "Chini-Brahmos-ski" type to SL friends to deter powerful neighbor potential aggression.

I wonder cheeni bhrahmoski dont end up making srilankans surfing in palk straits............After all cheeni maal ......

Given the opportunity, China would alliance with Sri Lanka with or without the SCS flare ups. The two cases have nothing to do with one or the other.

Economic wise Sri Lanka is a country with great potentials and her physical location is just what China needs as logistic half way hub for her large merchant fleet. If China can get a deal for her Navy to use Sri Lanka for resupplies and RRs that will be a big bonus.

SL cant get out of Indian shadows.Even usa tried it as back as 1980..............

 

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SL cant get out of Indian shadows.Even usa tried it as back as 1980..............

India's security has a weak point which is "Sri Lanka", That's the reason India always struggle when they hear the name "China" with Sri Lanka. You have to face to the reality!

 

[ajtr]

India's security has a weak point which is "Sri Lanka", That's the reason India always struggle when they hear the name "China" with Sri Lanka. You have to face to the reality!

Indians also heared usa name in same sentence with SL in 1970-1990s.Dont worry india is used to hearing name but that doesnt pull SL to pacific then or Indochina sea now......

 

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Indians also heared usa name in same sentence with SL in 1970-1990s.Dont worry india is used to hearing name but that doesnt pull SL to pacific then or Indochina sea now......

Sri Lanka is located in perfect place where India does not get real good sleep forever, Sri Lanka may be annoying headache to most of Indian security officials. We don't have nukes but India struggles more than that.

I clearly see Sri Lanka is planning its future with China. Future Superpower China's Defence Minister is giving a visit, it is definitely not good for the country located above the Sri Lanka.

 

[ajtr]

Sri Lanka is located in perfect place where India does not get real good sleep forever, Sri Lanka may be annoying headache to most of Indian security officials. We don't have nukes but India struggles more than that.

I clearly see Sri Lanka is planing its future with China. Future Superpower China's Defence Minister is giving a visit, it is definitely not good for the country located above the Sri Lanka.

Jal mein rehkar magar se bair karna theek nahin’ (Hindi)


Literal: It is not wise to live in water and be an enemy of the crocodile..
English equivalent: It is hard to live in Rome and strive against the Pope.

The day srilanka try to punch above her wait and india feels its becoming security threat to india then india wont hesitate to cut it down to size.