A RECENT article by Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong has touched New Delhi on its sore spot. ILLUSTRATION BY LIU RUI/GLOBAL TIMESIn response, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka on Saturday bashed on Twitter Qi's remarks as a "violation of basic diplomatic etiquette." It is impossible that Qi made such statements to sow discord between India and Sri Lanka, or to provoke India intentionally. "The reaction of the Indian High Commission demonstrates their narrow-minded, nationalistic thinking, which also seriously hinders the development of China-India ties," Song continued. Facing a serious economic crisis and civil unrest, Sri Lanka needs help and support from the international community.

Source: Manila Times September 04, 2022 13:54 UTC