Hey there! Have you ever heard about the special friendship between China and Sri Lanka? It’s a story that goes back many years and is full of exciting teamwork! 🤝
The Rubber-Rice Pact
Way back in 1952, China and Sri Lanka made a deal called the Rubber-Rice Pact. Sri Lanka needed rice to feed its people, and China needed rubber for its factories. So, they decided to help each other out! Sri Lanka gave rubber to China, and China gave rice to Sri Lanka. Pretty cool, right? 🍚🌾
Building Together
Over the years, they’ve worked together on big projects. One of them is the Hambantota Port. This port helps ships travel and trade goods between countries. Another project is Port City Colombo, a new city being built right on the ocean! These projects help create jobs and make life better for people in Sri Lanka. 🏗️🚢
Strategic Partners
In 2013, China and Sri Lanka became strategic cooperative partners. That means they agreed to work closely on important things like trade, education, and technology. They support each other and share ideas to help both countries grow and improve. 🌟
Learning and Growing
China has made big strides in technology and innovation. Sri Lanka is excited to learn from China’s progress. By sharing knowledge, they can come up with new inventions and make the world a better place. Maybe someday, you could be part of such amazing projects too! 🚀
A Bright Future Ahead
The friendship between China and Sri Lanka shows how countries can work together to do great things. Who knows what awesome projects they’ll create next? One thing’s for sure: when we team up and help each other, we can achieve anything! 🌍❤️
Reference(s):
Exclusive with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
cgtn.com
