Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended his congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his inauguration as the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. In a message sent on Monday, Xi highlighted the longstanding friendship between China and Sri Lanka, emphasizing the 67 years of diplomatic ties that have fostered mutual understanding and support between the two nations.
Xi described China and Sri Lanka as traditional friendly neighbors and noted that their relationship serves as a model of friendly coexistence and mutually beneficial cooperation between countries of different sizes. He expressed his commitment to advancing the development of China-Sri Lanka relations and working closely with President Dissanayake to strengthen political mutual trust.
The Chinese leader pledged to collaborate with Sri Lanka to promote fruitful, high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. He emphasized the importance of making steady and long-term progress in the China-Sri Lanka strategic cooperative partnership, characterized by sincere mutual assistance and enduring friendship, to better benefit the peoples of both countries.
Dissanayake’s inauguration marks a significant moment in Sri Lanka’s political landscape, and Xi’s message underscores China’s intention to deepen bilateral ties. The collaboration is expected to bring new opportunities for economic development, infrastructural growth, and cultural exchange between the two nations.
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Xi Jinping congratulates Dissanayake on assuming Sri Lanka presidency
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