By APD writer Easwaran

COLOMBO, Apil 17 (APD) -- The Chinese Government has offered to work with all political parties in Sri Lanka, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo said on Wednesday.

In a message released by the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Cheng Xueyuan to mark the traditional Sri Lankan Sinhala and Tamil New Year, the Embassy said that in the year to come, China is willing to work together with all levels of government, political parties and all walks of life in Sri Lanka to continue promote our pragmatic cooperation in various fields.

“On the auspicious occasion of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, I would like to convey the warmest greetings from the Chinese government and people, to all the Sri Lankan people, for a peaceful and prosperous new year,” the Ambassador said.

The Ambassador said that China is committed to continue provide all kind of aid and assistance within the capabilities to Sri Lanka for the latter’s national development and people’s welfare.

“Let’s expect a more fruitful harvest of China-Sri Lanka friendship and cooperation in the new year,” the Ambassador said.

China is involved on a large scale in Sri Lanka through the funding of development projects as well as through close political ties.

(ASIA PACIFIC DAILY)