Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador in Colombo Wei Huaxiang yesterday said that China and Sri Lanka enjoy a traditional friendship that has a long history and continues to grow stronger over time.Sri Lanka travel

He said that China-Sri Lanka relations are now facing a historic opportunity to both build on past success and forge ahead into the future.

"China always takes Sri Lanka as a priority in its neighbourhood diplomacy. Our two countries are fellow travellers on the path toward development and revitalisation, and good partners of win-win cooperation," Ambassador Huaxiang said, making a statement to the media upon his arrival in Colombo yesterday.

"It is a great honour and privilege to be appointed by President...