Indian High Commission slams China for accusing India of bullying Sri Lanka
2 years, 4 months ago

Indian High Commission slams China for accusing India of bullying Sri Lanka

Op India  

On Saturday, the Indian High Commission in Colombo slammed the Chinese ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, for falsely accusing India of bullying and interfering in the internal affairs of the island nation. — India in Sri Lanka August 27, 2022 The Background of the Controversy On Friday, Chinese ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong accused India of aggression toward the island nation. pic.twitter.com/mDG0dZMuhZ — Sidhant Sibal August 26, 2022 “External obstruction based on so called “security concerns” but without any evidence from certain forces is de facto a thorough interference into Sri Lanka’s sovereignty and independence,” the Chinese ambassador to Sri Lanka had remarked. 13/ — Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka August 26, 2022 He further added, “In contrast, some countries, far or near, always make various groundless excuses to bully Sri Lanka, and trample on Sri Lanka’s sovereignty and independence repeatedly.” As such, the Indian High Commission in Colombo was forced to respond to the allegations in the strongest words possible.

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