Following messages sent to the Government of Sri Lanka by the Peoples’ Republic of China on the occasion of celebrating 72 Independence Day in Sri Lanka
H.E. Gotabaya Rajapaksa
President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Colombo
Your Excellency,
On the occasion of the 72nd Independence Day of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, I would like to extend my sincere greetings and best wishes to Sri Lanka and her people, on behalf of Chinese Government, people and myself.
The China-Sri Lanka traditional friendship dates back to ancient time, with mutual understanding, trust and support. Currently, China-Sri Lanka relations are standing at a new height and facing new opportunities. I attach great importance to the development of the China-Sri Lanka relations, and would like to work with you to consolidate our political mutual trust, deepen economic and trade cooperation, keep closer people-people exchanges, and open a new chapter of the China-Sri Lanka strategic and cooperative partnership.
Best wishes for the prosperity of Sri Lanka and the happiness of her people.
Xi Jinping
President of the People’s Republic of China
Beijing
4 February, 2020
Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa
Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Colombo
Your Honorable,
On the occasion of the 72nd Independence Day of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, I would like to extend sincere greetings and best wishes to Sri Lanka and her people.
You have always been strongly supporting the development of China-Sri Lanka relations and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which is highly appreciated by Chinese side. Chinese side attaches great importance to the China-Sri Lanka relations, and would like to work with Sri Lanka side to deepen traditional friendship, expand cooperation in various areas, enhance the joint development of BRI with high quality and elevate our bilateral relations to a new level.
Best wishes for the prosperity of Sri Lanka and the happiness of her people.
Li Keqiang
Premier of the Peopled Republic of China
Beijing
4 February 2020
Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena
Minister of Foreign Relations
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Colombo
Your Honorable,
On the occasion of the 72nd Anniversary of the Founding of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, I would like to extend to Your Honorable my warmest congratulations and best wishes.
Today, China-Sri Lanka relation has kept up the momentum of development. Last month during my stopover at Colombo, we exchanged in-depth views on deepening bilateral relations and strengthening pragmatic cooperation in various fields between our two countries. I would like to work together with Your Honorable to actively implement the consensus reached by the leaders of our countries and jointly push forward our strategic cooperative partnership of sincerity, mutual support and everlasting friendship.
Best wishes for the prosperity of Sri Lanka and the happiness of her people.
WangYi
State Councilor and Foreign Minister
the People’s Republic of China
Beijing
