President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that Sri Lanka's economic independence will ensure its political independence during his meeting with the visiting Foreign Minister of the Peoples’ Republic of China, Wang Yi, who called on him at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (14).
“Sri Lanka is a small country. Fortunately or not, it is geographically placed in a most strategic location. As a result, the country has to face many political challenges. The only way to overcome them is to be economically strong. The economic independence will ensure political independence”, President Rajapaksa said.
Minister Yi said that China, as did in the past, would be Sri Lanka’s longtime partner in prosperity and growth. He noted that China’s policy towards Sri Lanka had always been consistent and China would continue to be Sri Lanka’s reliable friend.
The Chinese Foreign Minister also conveyed the warmest greetings from Chinese President Xi Jing Ping and congratulated “China’s old friend” President Rajapaksa for getting elected to office.
Minister Yi said that after the in-depth discussion he had with President Rajapaksa, he was confident that already existing strong bilateral relations could be further strengthened.
Referring to President Rajapaksa’s commitment to make Sri Lanka economically independent, the Chinese Foreign Minister said that during the President’s visit next month, all arrangements would be made to meet with necessary parties that can help Sri Lanka in the areas of technology, tourism, infrastructure and other related fields. The visit, he promised will be most productive.
“Sri Lanka may have less landmass, but will soon be strong economically. China will be with Sri Lanka in its striving to reach this goal”, Minister Yi assured.
Minister Yi said that China, as did in the past, would be Sri Lanka’s longtime partner in prosperity and growth. He noted that China’s policy towards Sri Lanka had always been consistent and China would continue to be Sri Lanka’s reliable friend.
The Chinese Foreign Minister also conveyed the warmest greetings from Chinese President Xi Jing Ping and congratulated “China’s old friend” President Rajapaksa for getting elected to office.
Minister Yi said that after the in-depth discussion he had with President Rajapaksa, he was confident that already existing strong bilateral relations could be further strengthened.
Referring to President Rajapaksa’s commitment to make Sri Lanka economically independent, the Chinese Foreign Minister said that during the President’s visit next month, all arrangements would be made to meet with necessary parties that can help Sri Lanka in the areas of technology, tourism, infrastructure and other related fields. The visit, he promised will be most productive.
“Sri Lanka may have less landmass, but will soon be strong economically. China will be with Sri Lanka in its striving to reach this goal”, Minister Yi assured.
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