China assures support on Sri Lanka’s debt treatment: State Minister Shehan

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Chinese Ambassador Qi-Zhenhong has assured their continuous support on the debt treatment and stabilizing the economy of Sri Lanka, State Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe said.

"During a meeting, the Ambassador assured their support to overcome this critical situation with regard to the financial status of the country. Further, he emphasized that China, as a trustworthy friend, will always be on Sri Lanka's side." State Minister said.

The State Minister said that the Ambassador has assured they will strenthen mutual understanding and further cummunication with Sri Lanka. China will support the proposed debt treatment process of Sri Lanka, he said.

"We will never isolate Sri Lanka not only in this situation but in future too."

During the discussion the ambassador has emphasized that "China will never isolate Sri Lanka not only in this situation but in future too."

Comments - 19

Shelly Tuesday, 08 November 2022 02:13 PM

Wow. So much love lol. "Further, he emphasized that China, as a trustworthy friend..." China" and "trustworthy" in the same sentence?

bandara Tuesday, 08 November 2022 02:38 PM

China is the one who brought SL to this condition. This is the fate of any country that agrees to Chinese debt trap. Yes they will not abandon us until there is more to leech SL

L Jaya Tuesday, 08 November 2022 02:42 PM

We should know what China expects in return. There are no freebies. Governments provides everything as positive development but not revealing the hidden conditions.

Adam Tuesday, 08 November 2022 03:07 PM

Every time its the same old news from Chinese Ambassador's. This is stale news. Dont take it serious.

Mahila Wednesday, 09 November 2022 03:12 AM

Every time, same stereotyped message and "NO Hair Cut"!! Why do you need such friends of deception, when you can survive on your own without such 'VULTURES'!!! the other UNFRIENDLY STATES would be better, because one knows where they stand!!?? 'SPLIT TOUNGUE TALK' IN SINHALESE

Sokrates Tuesday, 08 November 2022 03:09 PM

State Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe said: "China is a trustworthy friend..." A man with his extensive university education cannot even believe what he has said. There is then only one other possibility and that is that he is deceiving the population and is corrupt. How can China be a friend when it: 1. Give loans for excessive interest rates up to 12%. 2. Takes 95% of the loan amount back, as China requires that all building materials and machinery be purchased from it and that only Chinese workers be employed 3. absorbs the construction projects if the installments cannot be paid 4. refuses partial debt relief. China is absolute selfish and only interested in squeezing poor countries like Sri Lanka in order to make them economically dependent and to exert political and military influence.

Maria Tuesday, 08 November 2022 03:10 PM

More loans and squeeze the neck

Punchi Tuesday, 08 November 2022 03:42 PM

China’s game is to destabilise us and keep us vulnerable so that it can use us as and our facilities as a tool in its confrontation against India. Only we are blinded and cannot see this

Hung Ping Lee Tuesday, 08 November 2022 03:53 PM

Alls well except that China will not Write- Off Sri Lanka's Debts wholly or partly under any circumstances !

Mahila Wednesday, 09 November 2022 03:32 AM

(Part I) WHY SHOULD THEY?? They will keep as pawns IN THEIR GAME FOREVER!!? Fault of the 'Messiah', who started the "Game Plan" CHINA Vs. INDIA and didn't know when to stop!!!?? Truly blinded by the 20% commission flowing freely into the bank accounts all over, including African countries to be propped up!! What Benevolence??? HE WOULD BE REMEMBERED FOR A VERY LONG TIME BY YOU KNOW WHO??? The CHINESE!!?? Not by SL VOTERS, who will forget this misdemeanour at the next elections!!?? Reinstated in POWER! (TBC)

Mahila Wednesday, 09 November 2022 03:40 AM

(Part II) Vote him in again!! Another starvation, deprivation of essentials, no baby food, Gas or Fuel!!! YOU HAVE THE SCAPE GOAT!!?? JRJ BAHHOBUTHA VIYAWASTHAWA, RW, CHAMPIKA, MANGALA et all, dead or living past politicians, but not the darling “MESSIAH”!!!?? DEMIGOD OR APPACHI – ALL CHILDREN!!! ETERNAL guide and saviour of the nation!! WHO IS THE ALLTIME WINNER – CHINA!!?? WHO IS THE LOSER SL CITIZENS!!?? Still, the claim made by the erudite (intelligent and wise or MISTAKENLY, CUNNINGNESS) politicians with a backbone (KONDHA PANA THIYANA EKKENA) of Sri Lanka is that they cannot identify a single person responsible for this malaise!!!???

Mizaru Tuesday, 08 November 2022 06:05 PM

The whole process of the IMF bailout hinges on China’s willingness for a haircut. They are not willing to do so. All this is “Gallery Talk “.

Big Sam Tuesday, 08 November 2022 08:25 PM

Did these two go to the tailor together to get their suits?

GHT Tuesday, 08 November 2022 10:55 PM

Well said by the Ambassador; whatever the situation created by the US right now and in the future, lab-made CORONA VIRUSES spread by the US, statement hinted, that CHINA will remain supportive for SRI LANKA, the statement proves the commitment CHINA is ready to offer.

Punchi Wednesday, 09 November 2022 01:08 AM

We mistake our cunning for intelligence (Robert Knox) whereas the Chinese apply both cunning and intelligence in their dealings with us maximising everything for themselves.

Herman Perera Wednesday, 09 November 2022 01:53 AM

THEY BUILT A "GREAT WALL OF DEBT".

Sinna Wednesday, 09 November 2022 06:25 AM

I love the phrases used his excellency the Chinese ambassador such as,continuous support on debt treatment,trustworthy friend and always on SriLanka’s side,never isolate,But people of country (except politicians like Sheahan)believe you are also a stakeholder of this curse, we made a blunder by elevating rogue Rajapakshas as rulers of the land and Chinese identified them are good for underhand dealings, offering high commissions and handsome bribes to acquire useless infrastructures and some loans such as borrowed for Nilwala river project which was disappeared in to thin air UN till reappear in Pandora papers,and many more according to MS,the former president, If really trustworthy and not isolating,it is must be to citizens of SriLanka, but not for already named and shamed and rejected rogues

Jason Wednesday, 09 November 2022 07:33 PM

@GHT Hey Chinese bot. How about we have chat outside.

“ The Lansi Burgher Gent “ Thursday, 10 November 2022 04:51 PM

Sri Lanka needs to align itself with Japan. Japanese contracts are sustainable and offer value for money. Get Hong Kong and Singapore to invest and do trade here. Maybe offer them offshore contracts due to their limited space and nonexistent natural resources. Running behind a flaming red dragon, will ruin what’s left of this place.

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