Chinese companies keen to invest in the north – Chinese Embassy

 Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong who visited the northern province for the second time said Chinese enterprises are keen to invest in the north.  
The Chinese Embassy said the Ambassador made his second visit to donate 5,000 boxes of dry rations worth Rs. 37.5 million under Faxian Charity Project to needy families in Jaffna,Vavunia, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi, and Mannar.  

Ceremonies were held in District Secretariats, Buddhist temples, Hindu Kovil, and church, benefiting a large number of local people.  
Ambassador Qi Zhenhong , “China and Sri Lanka enjoy’s a longstanding traditional friendship which has withstood the test of the time. No matter what difficulty and challenge our Sri Lankan friends encounter, China has stood and will always stand firmly with you and provide assistance to the best of our capability.  

 By emphasizing the friendly relations of the two countries, Ambassador Qi further mentioned that the Chinese government has promised to donate Rs. 150 million to the Northern Province to buy food rations, fishing nets, and to build housing units.  

“Love rises above differences in race and belief, and kindness transcends boundaries and borders. China’s friendly policy to Sri Lanka treats all people equally regardless of their ethnicity, faith, or region. Whether you are Sinhalese, Tamil, Buddhist or Muslim, China is always your good brother, good partner.