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The United States of America was concerned about the growing Chinese influence including military ties with Sri Lanka, visiting US Republican Congressman Jack Kingston said in Colombo on Thursday.

Asked at a press conference in Colombo, as to how the USA which was earlier one of Sri Lanka’s closet allies felt about being distanced due to improved Sri Lanka-China bilateral relations including trade and military cooperation, Kingston who represents the State of Georgia admitted that America viewed the situation with a great deal of concern.

The growing Chinese military presence in the Indian Ocean was the most worrying, he noted.

Questioned as to how the USA planned to neutralise the increasing Chinese prescence, the congressman said that the historic ties between Sri Lanka and America which had encompassed many areas including trade, politicial and military cooperation should be strengthened.

Sri Lanka’s geographical location was important from a military standpoint and it was imperative that America does not lose sight of that fact, he observed.

Kingston, said that even though the LTTE had been physically defeated, it was still active in various parts of the world through front organizations and needs to addressed.

Kingston, was part of a three member US Congressional delegation comprising Republican Party members headed by Albert Benjamin Chandler and Joseph Heath Schuler who were here on fact finding tour, to assess the Sri Lankan governments post war rehabilitation, reconstruction and reconciliation efforts, on the invitation of Sri Lanka’s ambassador to Mexico and the US Julia Wickramasuriya.

Chandler, who represents the North Carolina State said that human rights issues were important, but a balanced view had to be taken following the end of a near thirty year old war, during which a deadly terror outfit had been defeated.

There was no easy solution to a conflict that had lasted so long, but it was imperative that the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation process was implemented, he observed when questioned about war crimes allegations that had been levelled against the Mahinda Rajapaksa regime.

"We understand that the Sri Lankan government is to submit its reply to the UN in November, but that is not a matter that concerns us at this point in time."

They had visited the North and several other areas and also met President Mahinda Rajapaksa, government and opposition leaders and the Defence Secretary and discussed a whole range of issues including rehabilitation, housing, fishing and other livelihood measures, Chandler said.

"We were impressed with the post war development that is taking place", the delegation members said adding that they would individually submit their views and suggestions to the American government including the potential for trade and investments.

The USA, he said would continue to assist and also invest in Sri Lanka, while continuing the ban on the LTTE.

Jaliya Wickremassuriya said that the Sri Lankan government having defeated the LTTE would secure the rights of the Tamils and the internally displaced people.

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There is no such thing as Chinese military influence on SL. US is unduly worried. The Chinese may wish they had such influence. As long as India is SL's neighor the Chines can only dream. Be it investment in Pakistan or SL, China sees only its interest with little regard to anybody else

Sri Lanka warns on $500 mln hotel deal with China firm | Reuters

I have posted above link on PDF ;)
Business matters are differ, There are a lot of Chinese projects in SL. These type of warnings had given to Indian companies also. Government is entertaining our opposition parties in the parliament, that's all.
 
Chinese investments in SL doesnt mean China has military influence in China. India also made investments in SL. Does that mean we have military presence in SL??

"These type of warnings had given to Indian companies also"

can you give proof to this ? Or you just saying that to make the Chinese happy ?? Grow some strong spine, not the flexible spines chinese have ! You got it ??
 
Chinese investments in SL doesnt mean China has military influence in China. India also made investments in SL. Does that mean we have military presence in SL??

"These type of warnings had given to Indian companies also"

can you give proof to this ? Or you just saying that to make the Chinese happy ?? Grow some strong spine, not the flexible spines chinese have ! You got it ??

China to upgrade of Sri Lanka Defence Services College

A delegation representing the Ministry of National Defence, People's Republic of China led by Chief of Foreign Affairs Office Maj. Gen Qian Lihua signed a MOU to provide material assistance worth of Yuan 10 million to the Defence Services College in Colombo.

The MOU was signed yesterday (12th Oct) at the Ministry of Defence in the presence of Secretary Defenec Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

According to officials, the MoD administered Defence Services College is to receive upgraded laboratory facilities, multimedia units, ICT units and furniture.

Ministry of Defence Additional Secretary Mr Rohan Senevirathne was also present at the occasion.


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Sri Lanka News | Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka
 
China to upgrade of Sri Lanka Defence Services College

A delegation representing the Ministry of National Defence, People's Republic of China led by Chief of Foreign Affairs Office Maj. Gen Qian Lihua signed a MOU to provide material assistance worth of Yuan 10 million to the Defence Services College in Colombo.

The MOU was signed yesterday (12th Oct) at the Ministry of Defence in the presence of Secretary Defenec Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

According to officials, the MoD administered Defence Services College is to receive upgraded laboratory facilities, multimedia units, ICT units and furniture.

Ministry of Defence Additional Secretary Mr Rohan Senevirathne was also present at the occasion.


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Sri Lanka News | Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka


Such big letters copy pasted from some where else, without your own thoughts ! My question is does China have military presence in China ??
 
Harbouring Chinese laboratory near Indian waters sniffing Indian missile telemetry has been made noted to India's friends and allies.
Be ready to have repercussions on it soon.
 
Such big letters copy pasted from some where else, without your own thoughts ! My question is does China have military presence in China ??

Foreign relations of Sri Lanka

The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has one of the fastest economic growth rates in South Asia, The country pursues a moderate foreign policy that places reliance on multinational diplomacy, Sri Lanka has stressed its principle of friendship towards all, enmity towards none in its diplomacy.

Sri Lanka traditionally follows a Non-Aligned Foreign Policy; as a member of the Non-Aligned Movement, Sri Lanka has tended to not take sides with major powers. Since the end of the Cold War, the country has pursued better relations with all major powers.

Sri Lanka now seeks to strengthen its diplomatic, economic and military ties with China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia, United States, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and European Union. Sri Lanka has also forged close ties with the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), African Union and Arab League.

Sri Lanka has begun to translate the ideal into a foreign policy that pursues regional economic integration in Asia and aims to establish Sri Lanka as a regional hub of transit trade in Asia.

Allies

Sri Lanka’s growing economy, strategic location, friendly foreign policy has won it more allies. Sri Lanka has friendly relations with several countries in the developing world. Though Sri Lanka is not a part of any major military alliance, it has close strategic and military relationship with most of the major powers.

Countries considered Sri Lanka’s closest include China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, South Korea & Malaysia.

Sri Lanka has also fostered a friendly relationship with Russia and United States.

China is the largest supplier of military equipment to Sri Lanka; the two countries also collaborate extensively in the sphere of counter-terrorism and military training. Sri Lanka also enjoys strong military relations with several other countries, including Pakistan, India & Bangladesh.


Foreign relations of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 
Chinese investments in SL doesnt mean China has military influence in China. India also made investments in SL. Does that mean we have military presence in SL??

"These type of warnings had given to Indian companies also"

can you give proof to this ? Or you just saying that to make the Chinese happy ?? Grow some strong spine, not the flexible spines chinese have ! You got it ??

It is not me who is talking about Chinese military influence in SL, it is US. They are talking about the military "influence" not about the "presence".

Health department blacklisted some of Indian companies, there were some concern over some construction projects. These things are business matters, these things aren't new.

I watched this on news here, our developing minister answered for an question made by opposition MP. What developing minister said " we're reviewing it, if there is anything not matching with the contract we have signed we can cancel it." just 2 lines. ;)
 
Sri Lanka can have military relation with China, buy weapons from them or have China fund big Civilian and Military projects in Sri Lanka.
India will not be affected by it because there is nothing threatening about it but if Sri Lanka gives a military base or Port or something that will give China strategic advantage then there will be friction between India and Sl otherwise nothing to worry about.

Come on this ain't no Cold war for such an alarm.
 
can you give proof to this ? Or you just saying that to make the Chinese happy ?? Grow some strong spine, not the flexible spines chinese have ! You got it ??

Hahaha, you're trying to bully people with your old man avatar? :lol:

Such big letters copy pasted from some where else, without your own thoughts ! My question is does China have military presence in China ??

Yes... obviously. :P
 
Be it investment in Pakistan or SL, China sees only its interest with little regard to anybody else

That's how every country behaves. Each side looks out for its interests and mutual benefits.

Are you saying Indian government puts Sri Lanka's interests above India's in that relationship? If so, you'd better change your government.
 

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