China to support Sri Lanka

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The Chinese government has pledged its continuous support to Sri Lanka in its efforts to safeguarding state independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity and realizing social and economic development the Xinhua news agency reported.

Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Liang Guanglie Liang made these remarks when he met with the visiting Secretary of Defence Gotabhaya Rajapaksa in Beijing yesterday.

Liang expressed thanks for Sri Lanka's solid support on China's core interests.

Liang said the Chinese side hopes to work together with Sri Lanka to consolidate the friendship, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation and improve communication and cooperation between the two armies.

Liang acknowledged that China-Sri Lanka friendship has a long history and was deeply rooted among people. The two countries have similar historical situations and wide common interests.

"The two countries' relations have witnessed smooth development and we have made remarkable achievements since we entered diplomatic relations 55 years ago," Liang said.

Rajapaksa said China-Sri Lanka ties have kept a healthy and smooth development. He expressed thanks for China's support in the process of Sri Lanka ending civil war and pushing reconstruction and development.

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HMP Mohideen Saturday, 03 March 2012 02:10 AM

Some comment on China talk without common sense.! We are still developing country and nation.We need some assistanc and support for to be protected our counrty soveriginty and terorila intergrity as well.We were colonial nation over 435 years.We need more time redrees our ongoing system.Is not so-called human rights and democracy is our pripority! Ours is DEVELOPEMENT OF ECONOMICS IN SUSTANABAL WAY.

Mifaz Friday, 02 March 2012 11:37 AM

Yes you are correct. Our Chinese & Russian supporters will experience it when they start to administrate us.

xlntgson Friday, 02 March 2012 11:21 AM

China and Russia can pre-empt US hegemony!

Modaya Friday, 02 March 2012 11:04 AM

If Chandrika and Ranil wasn't leading the country, there shouldn't have been any need for support from anybody. It was they who strengthened the Tiger which compelled us to seek the support of foreigners. Anyway nobody should forget the fact that it was the poor sons of the soil who made all the sacrifices with their flesh, blood and limbs and of course family life to eliminate tigers. China, Russia and Pak sold their weapons for profit. Meantime our politikkas became rich by getting commissions. This is the bitter truth.

Game Kolla Friday, 02 March 2012 10:57 AM

China is a not a democratic country. I have seen a documentary film about the plight of the garment workers in China..they treat them like slaves...

Calistus Jayatilleke Friday, 02 March 2012 09:41 AM

No wonder China is doing this out of self-interest, because of thwir own appaling human rights record and also with an eye for future colonisation of Sri Lanka.

Srilankan189 Friday, 02 March 2012 08:35 AM

whats ironic is sri lanka is capitalist by nature and practice. yet we turn to china and Russia for help against US. capitalism is a dog eat dog world, beautiful isn't it?

Dinesh Friday, 02 March 2012 08:43 AM

You only remeber how they did helped during crucial times ...No please open your eyes and see what they are doing after the WAR !!!!!!

ind Friday, 02 March 2012 04:57 AM

Thank you China for so many times !!!

kondebendapucheena Friday, 02 March 2012 07:53 AM

China and Russia is always with us,We remember how they did helped during crucial times when we were helpless during the War

Leslie Friday, 02 March 2012 07:27 AM

Sri Lanka for sale. Bids only from China accepted.

citizen1 Friday, 02 March 2012 07:26 AM

They have 100 times that number in the US and other western countries. So it is nothing to do with that but protecting their future colony.

Minnal Sri Friday, 02 March 2012 07:13 AM

China will certainly support Srilanka for their own agenda.

Anam Friday, 02 March 2012 06:28 AM

A friend in need, a Friend in deed! Thank you China and its people!

TMA Friday, 02 March 2012 05:31 AM

No need 2 support our sovereignity . But it 4 ur sovereignity & inluence in Sri Lanka

Dinesh Friday, 02 March 2012 05:36 AM

THey have thier community in Srilanka so obviously they should support Srilanka

Dinesh Friday, 02 March 2012 05:36 AM

I guess China should thank Srilanka & MR

Gayan Samarasekara Friday, 02 March 2012 05:17 AM

This must be appreciated. Thanks Chinese Government, and its people. Chinese presence balances the power.

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