Wang Wenbin: China has always helped Sri Lanka within its ability to help Sri Lanka

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"The Office of the Foreign Ministry spokesman's office" news, at the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 15th, Bloomberg reporter asked: Sri Lanka's ambassador to China said that Sizheng continued to negotiate with China for assistance issues. What does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs respond to this to repay the debt of China?

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Wang Wenbin: As a friendly neighbor, China has always paid close attention to the difficulties and challenges facing Sri Lanka's current facing, and has also helped Sri Lang's economic and social development within its ability. For a period of time, China has announced the provision of emergency humanitarian assistance to Sepa with 500 million yuan. Yesterday, the second batch of emergency humanitarian food aid provided by the Chinese side was smoothly handed over. China also provides multiple batches, diversified, and benefiting people's livelihood through various channels such as government, local, and friendly organizations.

Regarding the cooperation between China Sri Lanka, after the Sri Lanka announced the suspension of repayment of foreign debt, the Chinese financial institution immediately took the initiative to negotiate with Sri Lankan to properly handle the debt involved in China and help San Fang responded to the current difficulties. China is willing to work with relevant countries and international financial institutions to continue to respond to current difficulties, alleviate debt burdens, and achieve a positive role of sustainable development.

Foreign Ministry spokesman's office

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