'China's support at UNHRC highly appreciated'

The Listeners Association of China Radio International in Sri Lanka has thanked China for supporting Sri Lanka at the UNHRC sessions in Geneva and said China's stand is highly appreciated by the grateful people of Sri Lanka.

The Association in a statement issued yesterday said that Sri Lanka was able to end the cruel war, which engulfed the country for nearly three decades due to its strong and farsighted leadership and the dedication of all. Since then all communities have joined hands as Sri Lankans to steer the country towards development.

It is most regrettable to note the United Nations bringing forward resolutions of this nature against Sri Lanka through the UNHRC, the statement said.

"The speech delivered by the Chinese delegate at the UNHRC requesting it to desist from bringing resolutions of this nature to disrupt Sri Lanka's march forward, has set a new beginning for the whole of Asia. China is a true friend of Sri Lanka which is strongly supporting Sri Lanka's giant development effect to further strengthen the President's independent foreign policy," said the joint statement signed by Association President Indrananda Abeysekara and Executive Secretary Madushan Kularatne.