China welcomes peaceful resolution of political crisis

China yesterday welcomed the peaceful resolution of the political crisis in Sri Lanka. 

“As a traditional close neighbour and a most important development partner, China welcomes the peaceful and proper resolution of recent political situation in Sri Lanka by all related parties,” Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka said in a statement. “China believes the Sri Lankan Government, political parties and the people have the ability and wisdom to manage well its domestic affairs, and maintain the country’s stability and development. China remains committed to enhancing its friendly exchanges with the Sri Lankan Government and all political parties, promoting the pragmatic cooperation between the two countries, and bringing benefits to the two peoples,” it added.