Referring to the demands made by the Chinese fertiliser company for USD 8 million in damages over the controversial organic fertiliser issue, Foreign Minister Prof. G L Peiris stated that if an independent judiciary gave a non-biased ruling, Sri Lanka’s relationship with China would remain and become stronger.
He made this statement during a media brief held yesterday (08).
“The lawsuit was not filed by the Chinese Government. It was filed by a Chinese company, and they have the right to do that. If an independent judiciary hears out the case, and gives an unbiased ruling, then international relationships are not being shattered. Our international relations with China will only be made stronger,” said Prof. Peiris
The Chinese fertiliser company had filed a lawsuit against the Government of Sri Lanka as well as the National Plant Quarantine Service for damages incurred due to the rejection of the consignment.