On China connection, Lanka minister says India understands its situation
Posted on August 20th, 2022
Courtesy The Indian Express
Indian authorities have expressed worries about the ship’s snooping capability.
Amid concerns over a visit by Chinese ship Yuan Wang 5 to his country, visiting Sri Lankan Tourism Minister Harin Fernando on Saturday said that he hoped it would not cause a major diplomatic row, as India understands” its situation.
Indian authorities have expressed worries about the ship’s snooping capability.
Sri Lanka is friends with everyone and I am sure India understands it,” Fernando said.
We have had a very good diplomatic relationship with India. I think they (India) understand the situation. We have lots of investment from the Chinese in Sri Lanka and they have also been quite understanding of our requirements…”
On a visit to Ahmedabad, Fernando said Sri Lanka is looking at Indian investments in ports and shipping, power and energy, leisure sector, wellness and aviation sectors.