Chinese President Xi directs birthday letter to President Gotabaya

COLOMBO (News 1st); Chinese President Xi Jinping has directed a birthday letter to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, assuring that China always stands ready to extend its support to Sri Lanka.

The Chinese President has also underlined the spirit of the Rubber-Rice pact "independence, self-reliance, unity & mutual Support" against the current situation.

As 2022 marks the 65th anniversary of Chinese and Sri Lankan diplomatic ties, President Xi Jinping had pointed out that the two countries have remained understanding and supportive with each other for 65 years.

"I attach great importance to the development of our relations and would continue work to elevate it to new heights," he had stated.