US and Chinese envoys discuss assistance to Sri Lanka

Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong and US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chang held a special discussion on Monday.

The Chinese Embassy Colombo on its official Twitter account said Ambassador Qi Zhenhong met with Ambassador Julie Chung at the Chinese Embassy on 13 June and had a friendly discussion on broad topics of mutual interest.

The Chinese and US Ambassadors focused on crises faced by Sri Lanka and discussed ways to cooperate in helping Sri Lanka to overcome current difficulties.

China and the US could work together to help Sri Lanka overcome current difficulties, the Chinese Embassy said.