China Stood by its Ambassador in Srilanka

The Chinese ambassador to Srilanka exchanged views with friends from the Media on China Srilanka relations and status quo of bilateral cooperation, and clarified some misunderstandings and misleading remarks regarding China – Srilanka Corporation at a seminar, Chinese foreign ministry Spokesman Lu Kang said. Further he said, “the candid exchange of views on relevant corporation between China and Srilanka is conducive to the sound development of bilateral, mutually beneficial cooperation, as they are good friends that trust and help each other”, Kang said, in a written response to PTI on a question raised over reports about the controversy stirred up by Chinese envoy to Srilanka, Yi Xianliang’s remarks.

Reports from Srilanka said. That Srilanka may summon Chinese ambassador to convey Colombo’s displeasure over his remarks.