Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian has spoken to reporters about Sri Lanka’s debt crisis. This was stated at a media briefing held yesterday (7).
Mr. Zhio Lijian said that China understands the difficulties and challenges currently facing Sri Lanka and wants China to play a constructive role in Sri Lanka’s sustainable economic and social development.
He also mentioned the loans given by France to Sri Lanka and said that China would assist in resolving the issue in consultation with the relevant financial institutions and Sri Lanka.
China is also willing to work with relevant countries and international financial institutions to ease Sri Lanka’s debt burden.
Mr Zhio Lijian said China hoped Sri Lanka would work to protect the legitimate rights and interests of foreign investment and financial partners, as well as the stability and credibility of the country’s investment and financial environment.
