Some segments of the society criticized this cooperation between China and Sri Lanka. President stated that Sri Lanka has made it a priority to attract investments instead of further foreign borrowings in its development drive. Extending President Xi Jinping’s good wishes to President Rajapaksa, the Chinese envoy said he aims to further enhance long-standing friendship between the two countries and to strengthen development and strategic cooperation. “After assuming office, you united the people of Sri Lanka. He also said that China wishes to see Sri Lanka emerge as a prosperous nation.

Source: The Nation November 20, 2020 21:00 UTC