He has also further emphasized Sri Lanka’s non-aligned foreign policy during crucial talks with British Defence Minister Michael Fallon in London yesterday (March 9).

President Maithripala Sirisena explained Sri Lanka’s long standing relationship with China and its current status. Bilateral talks took place at London Hilton on Park Lane on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Day celebrations in London.

Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera and Rehabilitation Minister D.M. Swaminathan joined President Sirisena at the discussion.