China to ‘assist’ in developing strategic deep sea port, says Sri Lanka PM amid visit to Beijing
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Published: Mar 27, 2024, 21:45 IST | Updated: Mar 27, 2024, 21:45 IST
Sri Lanka Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, on Wednesday (Mar 27) announced that China will help the island nation build its strategic deep sea port and an airport in the capital city of Colombo. The two countries also signed nine new agreements amid Sri Lanka’s efforts to restructure and revive its bankrupt economy.
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