The Sri Lankan government expressed its thanks on Tuesday to China for its support during the armed conflict.
"The Government appreciates the support given by China during the war against the LTTE," the country's ministry of defence, was quoted by Colombo Gazette as saying at a reception to welcome the Chinese navy vessel currently at Colombo habour.
The MOD's secretary, Karunasena Hettiarachchi, espeically praised the training courses provided by China to Sri Lankan military personnel during the armed conflict.