The Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Jia Xnan said that China pays special attention to the ongoing peace process of Sri Lanka. He further stated that Sri Lanka as a country has the capability to achieve sustainable peace through a political solution and he has faith in Prime Minister Wickremesinghe’s ability to handle the issue successfully.

The Chinese Minister made the comment during his meeting with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in New York on the 15th September and articulated these views on that occasion.