*** *** Over the past 65 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have always respected each other, United and helped each other, and supported each other on issues related to each other's core interests. China Sri Lanka relations have become a model of friendly coexistence and mutually beneficial cooperation between large and small countries. After the novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak, pull together in times of trouble, and help each other, the traditional friendship has been sublimated. *** The Communist Party of China is willing to make joint efforts with all political parties in Sri Lanka, take the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as a new starting point, carry forward the traditional friendship between China and Sri Lanka, strengthen the political guidance of bilateral relations, and make greater contributions to promoting the steady progress of China Sri Lanka relations and promoting regional peace, stability, development and prosperity. (Xinhua News Agency)