Maithri pledges to continue strong ties with China

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President Maithripala Sirisena has pledged to continue strong ties with China, the Chinese media reported. In a message to mark the Chinese New Year, President Sirisena has noted the importance of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Sri Lanka last September and affirmed that ties between Sri Lanka and China will continue at a strong level during his tenure, Xinhua news agency reported. Sri Lanka and China has shared excellent relations which have stood the test of time, Sirisena has said. “Looking back at 2014, I am pleased that the historic state visit to Sri Lanka of Chinese President Xi Jinping in September last year has provided us with the opportunity to further elevate our robust relationship and deepen the strategic cooperative partnership in a manner beneficial to our two countries and peoples,” he has said in his message. The President has further noted that Sri Lanka, as a close friend of China, has always celebrated the efforts that China has spearheaded in bringing prosperity and well-being to its people. “2015 is the ‘Year of the Goat’ according to the Chinese Zodiac. This will be a year for enhancing relationships for further development,” the President has said.

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