China, Sri Lanka vow to strengthen defense ties
Sri Lanka and China have vowed to strengthen defense ties at a reception held Colombo at the Chinese Embassy to celebrate the 91st founding anniversary of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army.
Sri Lanka’s Defense Secretary, Kapila Waidyaratne, who was the chief guest at the Monday evening event, said China had always been a valuable partner of Sri Lanka and the two nations had enjoyed diplomatic relations for 61 years, supporting each other in the regional and international sphere while making efforts to deepen pragmatic cooperation.
Waidyaratne said China’s assistance in providing military equipment and technology to Sri Lanka indicated the success of the bilateral military relationship between the two nations.
He further said Sri Lanka was grateful to China for all the aid it ha...
