China is doing its ”utmost” to provide assistance to debt-ridden Sri Lanka, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said.
Zhao Lijian made the statement when inquired about Sri Lanka’s request for financial assistance to address the current economic crisis.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman reiterated that China has been doing its utmost for Sri Lanka and will continue to do so.
”China has been doing its utmost to provide assistance for the socio-economic development of Sri Lanka and we will continue to do so going forward,” he said.
Zhao Lijian also said the two countries have lent mutual support since the establishment of the long-standing diplomatic ties between the two nations.
”Since the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Sri Lanka, the two countries have lent mutual support and understanding to each other,” Zhao told a media briefing in Beijing. (NewsWire)