Sri Lanka, Nov. 23 -- Sri Lanka stands ready to deepen cooperation with China based on equality and mutual respect, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath stated.

Amid rising global uncertainties, Sri Lanka is keen to expand ties with China based on equality and mutual respect, so as to deliver greater benefits to the two countries, the Foreign Minister noted.

The foreign Minister made these remarks at a special event held in Colombo.

Meanwhile, foreign Minister Vijitha Herath is of the view that recommendations for formulating China's 15th Five-Year Plan have set out the direction for China's next stage of development and injected renewed confidence into the world.

Herath said Sri Lanka attaches great importance to practical coop...