PLA has continuously supported SL Armed Forces in upgrading its defence capabilities – Qi Zhenhong

Chinese Ambassador in Colombo Qi Zhenhong on Monday said that the People’s Liberation Army has continuously supported the Sri Lanka Armed Forces in upgrading its defence capabilities by providing continuous training for officers of all ranks and different types of troops each year.

“ We will work together with Sri Lanka’s military and all peace-loving forces in the world as always to jointly safeguard and promote world peace and development, and make greater contribution to the cause of human progress”, the ambassador said.

The Chinese envoy was speaking at a reception to mark the 97th anniversary of the founding of the PLA in Colombo on Monday.

Defence Secretary General (retired) Kamal Gunaratne was the chief Guest “Over the past 97 years, under the strong leadership of the CPC, the PLA has made indelible historic contribution to the liberation of the Chinese nation, to the advancement of China’s reform and opening up, to defending China’s sovereignty, security, and development interests, and to safeguarding world peace and human progress”, he said.

He added that the PLA is always ready to rise in resistance against any external aggression or war triggered by the “Taiwan independence” separatists. “No one shall underestimate the firm determination and the strong will and capability of the Chinese people in defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity”.

The Ambassador added that Peace has always been part of China’s DNA since ancient times.

“Today, the Chinese military has become an important force in maintaining regional and global peace and security. The relationship between our two armed forces is time- tested. As Sri Lanka is facing both conventional and non- conventional threats, the Chinese people and military will firmly stand with the people and military of Sri Lanka and support Sri Lanka in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, as we always did”, he said.

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