The ambassadors of both the US and China met in Colombo last week, where they reportedly “had a friendly discussion on broad topics of mutual interest”.
Both countries tweeted about the meeting, where US Ambassador Julie Chung and China’s Ambassador Qi Zhenhong spoke on Sri Lanka.
China said the meeting was a “friendly discussion on broad topics of mutual interest”.
“#China and the #UnitedStates could work together to help #SriLanka overcome current difficulties,” it added.
Chung said the two countries discussed “the political and economic situation” in Sri Lanka.
“Interesting to share ideas about trade, investment, and development, as well as ways to support Sri Lankan efforts to ensure political stability & economic growth,” she added.
Met with PRC Ambassador Qi Zhenhong about the political and economic situation in SL. Interesting to share ideas about trade, investment, and development, as well as ways to support Sri Lankan efforts to ensure political stability & economic growth. pic.twitter.com/MM6GDhKV5F
— Ambassador Julie Chung (@USAmbSL) June 13, 2022
Ambassador Qi Zhenhong met with Ambassador Mme. Julie Chung @USAmbSL at the Chinese Embassy on 13th June and had a friendly discussion on broad topics of mutual interest.#China and the #UnitedStates could work together to help #SriLanka overcome current difficulties. pic.twitter.com/yZNMdswNEL
— Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka (@ChinaEmbSL) June 13, 2022