Sri Lanka and China in the eyes of photographers

China defends Sri Lanka’s efforts to protect human rights

China has defended Sri Lanka’s efforts to protect human rights in the country and called on the international community to support the domestic process in Sri Lanka. The Chinese delegation attending the 40th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva said that China recognises the efforts taken by Sri Lanka to promote human rights. China also took note of the measures taken by Sri Lanka to improve the economy and eliminate poverty. The Chinese delegation said that Sri Lanka has also tak

21 Mar, 2019

US envoy and Defense Attach? visit China funded Hambantota port

A delegation headed by US Ambassador to Sri Lanka & Maldives, Alaina B. Teplitz, visited the Hambantota International Port, the port said in a statement today. The US and India have raised concerns over the port alleging it will be used for military purposes, an allegation China has consistently denied. The visit was a part of the US Government?s mission to meet senior Government and private sector officials, to discuss investment opportunities in Sri Lanka as well as to tour key economic deve

07 Mar, 2019

US Navy begins military exercise in China managed Hambantota Port

The US Navy today began a military exercise at the Hambantota Port which is managed by China. Commander, Task Force 73 announced the beginning of the 25th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise series between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of partner nations. CARAT, the U.S. Navy’s oldest and longest continually-running regional exercise in South Asia and Southeast Asia, strengthens partnerships between regional navies and enhances maritime sec

19 Apr, 2019