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SL confirms asking China to defer vessel docking

09 Aug 2022

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday (8) issued its first official statement referring to the latest developments related to the Chinese vessel Yuan Wang 5, confirming that it had communicated to China that the docking of the vessel be deferred in light of the need for further consultations. “Subsequently in light of the need for further consultations, the Ministry has communicated to the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Colombo to defer the visit of the said vessel to the Hambantota Port,” the release said. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it wishes to reaffirm the enduring friendship and excellent relations between Sri Lanka and China which remain on a solid foundation, as reiterated most recently by the two Foreign Ministers Ali Sabry PC and Wang Yi at a bilateral meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on 4 August 2022.   It notes that at the first meeting between the two Foreign Ministers, Minister Sabry referred to Sri Lanka’s firm commitment to the “One China” policy, which has been a consistent principle in the country’s foreign policy. The diplomatic clearance for the Chinese vessel to make a port call at the Hambantota port from 11-17 August 2022 for replenishment purposes was conveyed by the Ministry to the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Colombo on 12 July 2022.  


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