Corona virus has already made a severe impact to Chinese economy and day to day life. Almost 800 innocent people have lost their lives so far. Under this sad situation, Sri Lanka has decided to donate Ceylon Tea to China to fight corona virus epidemic. As Lankapuwath had reported, Sri Lankan President Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa had a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador Mr. Cheng Xueyuan on February 06 and assured that Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with China during the Corona virus epidemic crisis.

During the meeting, the President on behalf of the Sri Lankan government and people as a gesture of goodwill gifted a consignment of Ceylon black tea to China to fight the epidemic.

President Gotabaya, recalling that he had studied at Wuhan University, has said that he has a special affection for the people in the province and paid close attention to the epidemic.

The Ambassador briefed the President on the latest situation of the epidemic corona virus status and the containment plans and emphasized that China has resolutely adopted a series of powerful measures in the whole country.

“We have the determination, confidence, and ability to win the battle to prevent and control the epidemic,” he said.

The President said he wrote a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping expressing sincere condolences and firm support to the Chinese community on behalf of the Sri Lankan people.

“I also instructed the Sri Lankan government and all sectors of society at the parliament and cabinet meetings to actively respond and cooperate with the Chinese embassy in Sri Lanka to prevent and control the epidemic,” His Excellency said.

Ceylon Tea is one of the best gifts from Sri Lanka to the world. Mother Sri Lanka also donated a consignment of tea bags to bush fire refugees in Australia.

China is among top 10 Ceylon Tea importers in the world. Sri Lanka Had Shipped A Record 11.8 Million Kgs of Tea to China in 2019.

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