From Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka Courtesy  www.fmprc.gov.cn

On October 22, Ambassador Qi Zhenhong met with President Anura Dissanayake and handed over emergency humanitarian relief funds from the Chinese government to help the people affected by the floods in Sri Lanka overcome difficulties and rebuild their homes. 

Ambassador Qi stated that Sri Lanka has recently suffered from sustained heavy rains, which had caused serious casualties and property losses. Chinese government and people share the feelings with Sri Lankan people. To express support for Sri Lankan people, the Chinese government has decided to provide emergency humanitarian relief funds to Sri Lanka. We believe that under the leadership of President Anura Dissanayake, the Sri Lankan government and people will be able to overcome the disaster and tide over the difficulties.

President Anura Dissanayake thanked China for the timely assistance, stating that China always lends a helping hand to Sri Lanka at the first time when it encounters difficulties, which is very moving. The emergency humanitarian relief funds not only reflects the deep friendship between people of China and Sri Lanka, but also shows the firm support for me and the new Sri Lankan government. Sri Lanka will properly use the funds from China, carry out post disaster reconstruction work effectively, and help the affected people resume normal life as soon as possible.