(UTV|COLOMBO) – “China’s assistance in providing military equipment, weapons, ammunition and technology to Sri Lanka indicates the success of the bilateral military relationship between the two nations,” Defence Ministry Secretary Kapila Waidyaratne said.
He made these remarks addressing the anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army.
“China is willing to enhance mutual strategic trust and is keen to see both countries continue supporting each other on issues of core interest. China wishes to boost the development of Belt and Road initiative to strengthen the pragmatic cooperation between the two countries and two militaries,” he said, adding that this year, China will continue to provide various training courses for Tri-Forces, to complete building a Chinese-funded auditorium complex at the Sri Lanka Military Academy, and make preparations to hand over a gift frigate to Sri Lanka Navy.
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