China President Xi Jinping has extended his congratulations to Ranil Wickremesinghe on his election as President.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement said President Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Sri Lanka are traditional friendly neighbours and believes that under the leadership of President Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka will surely overcome temporary difficulties and advance the process of economic and social recovery.
The statement noted that since the establishment of diplomatic ties 65 years ago, the two countries have been advancing the development of bilateral relations on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, setting a good example of friendly coexistence and mutually beneficial cooperation between countries of different sizes.
President Xi said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Sri Lanka relations and is willing to provide support and assistance within China’s capacity to President Wickremesinghe and the Sri Lankan people in their efforts.
