Invest in Lanka, PM tells Chinese industrialists

Although China is an economic giant sustained by a large population it never interferes with the internal affairs of any csountry, Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka told a reception accorded to him by the Yunan Province Governor, Qin Guanrong.

The Prime Minister said the Sri Lanka-China friendship dates back to thousands of years which has been cemented by the BMICH, Superior Courts Complex, Hambantota new Port Complex, Norochcholai coal-fired Power Generation Plant and Performing Arts Centre. The two countries are diplomatically and culturally bound together, he said.

“I invite all Chinese industrialists to invest in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is a paradise for tourists. Soon we will eradicate terrorism from Sri Lanka. Most countries, including China are with us. The international community is totally against terrorism,” the Prime Minister said.

Yunan Governor Qin Guanrong said Sri Lanka is an old friend of China.

“President Mahinda Rajapaksa has developed a very close relationship with us, as borne out by his recent visits. We have planned to invest in Sri Lanka in response to Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka’s request,” he said.

Several Chinese high officials and Sri Lanka Ambassador Karunatilleke Amunugama were also present.