China extends full support to boost SL's economic, social development

CHINA National People's Congress Standing Committee Vice Chairman Wang Dongming yesterday assured China would extend its full support to Sri Lanka's efforts to rebuild the lives of people and overcome the challenges posed by Cyclone Ditwah.

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He also expressed confidence that Sri Lanka will recover rapidly under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Wang made these remarks when he, along with a delegation of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China, met President Dissanayake.

Expressing deep concern over the severe disaster faced by Sri Lanka, the Vice Chairman noted that both the Chinese Government and the Chinese people were deeply saddened by the situation and emphasised that China acted promptly from the outset to provide relief assistance to the affected Sri Lankan people.

He further stated that the purpose of the visit was to further strengthen the long-standing economic, cultural and diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and China.