Sri Lanka: Opposition leader seeks China's support to overcome economic crisis
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 11: Sri Lankan Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa on Wednesday met Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong at the office of the Opposition Leader.
Premadasa and the Chinese Ambassador engaged in a discussion in which the Sri Lankan Opposition leader called on Qi Zhenhong extended hands of brotherhood to Sri Lanka at a time when the island nation is facing a crisis, as per the sources.
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In addition, Premadasa said that Sri Lanka looks forward to China's generous support to lift the country from its current predicament and pave the way to recovery. He also urged Zhenhong to intervene in the situation.
According to the sources, Premadasa emphasized that his administration would prioritise governing the island country with transparency. He also stressed on eliminating corruption, bribery, and repression as well.
Harsha de Silva, the Samagi Jan Balawegaya Member of Parliament also attended the meeting.
Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since independence with food and fuel shortages, soaring prices and power cuts affecting a large number of the citizens, resulting in massive protests over the government's handling of the situation.
Meanwhile, India also stated that the country is fully supportive of Sri Lanka's democracy, stability and economic recovery.
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The Indian mission also tweeted, "The High Commission would like to categorically deny speculative reports in sections of media & social media about India sending her troops to Sri Lanka. These reports and such views are also not in keeping with the position of the Govt of India.”
-PTC News
