China hands over tsunami projects to Lanka

Three fishery harbours affected by the tsunami were reconstructed by the Chinese Government and handed over to the Sri Lankan Government on December 28.

Chinese Ambassador Ye Dabo said he was very happy to see the completion of the Panadura, Beruwela and Kudawela fishery harbours in the Western and Southern coasts.

He said although China is a developing country and its aid is limited, the Chinese people are sincere and the Government has always honoured its commitments.

“We are always ready to provide assistance for the economic and social development of Sri Lanka, to the best of our abilities,” the ambassador said.

Fisher ies and Aquatic Resources Minister Felix Perera expressed the Government’s gratitude to the aid provided by China.

“Without the help of China and other friendly countries, it’s impossible to imagine how Sri Lanka can stand up from the catastrophe,” Perera said.

Commencing in early 2005, the three projects were completed ahead of schedule with sound quality, said representatives from the builder, China Harbor Engineering Company.

Courtesy: Xinhua