Sri Lankan President - Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that he has reiterated 'Sri Lanka's firm commitment to the One-China policy as well as to the UN Charter principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations.'

He has said this during a meeting with the Chinese ambassador in Sri Lanka - Mr. Qi Zhenghong.

In a Tweet, Mr. Wickremesinghe has further said, "Countries must refrain from provocations which further escalate the current global tensions. Mutual respect and non-interference in the internal affairs of countries are important foundations for peaceful cooperation and non-confrontation."