China will assist Sri Lanka when needed - Chinese PM

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China will assist Sri Lanka when needed - Chinese PM

China is committed to strengthening the friendship with Sri Lanka and will extend its fullest support in all necessary situations to Sri Lanka in international fora, said Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao.

He said this during a bilateral meeting with President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Prime Minister’s residence in Beijing yesterday.

Expressing his gratitude for the Chinese assistance for the number of ongoing projects in Sri Lanka, President Rajapaksa apprised the Chinese Prime Minister about the post-conflict developments in the country and the government’s commitment to carry out major infrastructure development to ensure balanced economic progress in all regions.

Prime Minister Wen Jiabao praised the government’s ability to complete the first phase of the Hambantota port and said his government is willing to provide financial assistance for the construction of the second phase of the port. President Rajapaksa and the Chinese Prime Minister also discussed the Norochcholai power plant constructed with Chinese aid and ways and means to increase the number of flights between the capitals of the two countries.

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Chinese premier & Sri Lanka president meet on bilateral cooperation

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapakse met on Thursday, pledging to enhance the two countries' cooperation.

The ever deepening friendship and cooperation between China and Sri Lanka have brought substantial benefits to the two peoples and promoted regional peace and development, Wen said.

He added that China is ready to help with Sri Lanka's economic development, promote communication between the two countries with regard to infrastructure construction, enlarge two-way trade and investment, and strengthen cultural and personnel exchanges.

Rajapakse, who hailed the deep traditional friendship with China, appreciated China's valuable long-term support.

He said Sri Lanka will enhance cooperation with China in all fields and promote bilateral comprehensive partnership of cooperation.

The president, who will attend the opening ceremony of the 26th Summer Universiade on Friday, also received a warm welcome from Wen.

Wen said the president's attendance would likely further enhance the China-Sri Lanka relationship.

The 26th Summer Universiade will be held in Shenzhen City of south China's Guangdong Province. President Hu Jintao is scheduled to meet there with foreign guests who will attend the opening ceremony.

Chinese premier, Sri Lanka president meet on bilateral cooperation