INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Peiris met with the Ambassador of China to Colombo, Qi Zhenhong, at the Foreign Ministry on Thursday (21).While welcoming the Ambassador,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.The Foreign Minister also apprised the Ambassador of the current situation in the country
put in place by the Government to immediately overcome the prevailing situation, including the ongoing discussion with the IMF for financial
particularly in the field of bridging finance during a difficult time.The Ambassador of China stated that the Embassy of China in Colombo
extending assistance to Sri Lanka in every possible way including direct Chinese Government support, regional Government support and support
through Red Cross China.The China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) has pledged an urgent emergency humanitarian aid of
RMB 200 million to Sri Lanka, including 5000 tonnes of rice (with the previously announced 2000 tonnes), pharmaceuticals, production
alleviation, among others.Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof
Jayanath Colombage, senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and officials of the Chinese Embassy were present during the
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