China condoles loss of Ven. Sobhitha Thera

China’s Ambassador Yi Xianliang has expressed condolence over the passing away of Venerable Maduluwawe Sobhitha Thera in a message to Justice and Buddha Sasana Minster Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe.

“I am writing to you to express my deepest condolence to the passing away of Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thero, who is deeply admired and loved by the people for his unremitting efforts in promoting Buddhism and social equity and harmony among the people. As a good friend of Chinese people and a patron of Sri Lanka-China Buddhist Friendship Association, Ven. Sobitha Thero had done the best to enhance mutual understanding between our two peoples and China-Sri Lanka traditional friendship by promoting greatly the Buddhists’ communication and exchanges between two sides. China pays high attention to the development of China-Sri Lanka friendly relations in all fields including Buddhists and is ready to advance our friendship to the next step.”