Chinese Finance Minister assures an extensive commitment from China to enhance Sri Lanka's debt optimization.

The Chinese Finance Minister, Liu Kun, has reaffirmed China's commitment to extend comprehensive support for the implementation of a medium-term and long-term program that is mutually beneficial to both parties and aimed at optimizing Sri Lanka's debt.

The Chinese Finance Minister conveyed this commitment during bilateral discussions held this morning (19) in Beijing with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is currently on a four-day official visit to China.

Minister Liu Kun emphasized that China has a profound understanding of the economic challenges confronting Sri Lanka and commended the progress and measures Sri Lanka has taken thus far to address the on-going economic crisis. Furthermore, he expressed China's unwavering commitment to providing robust support for the enhancement of the necessary infrastructure crucial for Sri Lanka's development.

The Chinese Finance Minister also highlighted the in-depth discussions that transpired regarding financial interactions between Sri Lanka and China...