Sri Lanka appreciated China's firm and consistent support in safeguarding Sri Lanka's sovereignty and territorial integrity, the External Affairs Ministry said Thursday.
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development Gotabaya Rajapaksa was quoted in a statement by the External Affairs Ministry as saying he was confident that the close cooperation, respect and friendship between Sri Lanka and China will continue to grow as Sri Lanka builds on the foundations of peace to achieve prosperity for its people through economic transformation in which China remains a trusted development partner.
Sri Lanka and China are celebrating the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between both countries this year.
(Source: Xinhua)