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China Continues Fuel and Fertiliser Support to Sri Lanka
Beyond fuel, Ambassador Qi underlined China's ongoing support for Sri Lanka's agriculture sector, particularly during the Yala cultivation season, when fertiliser is essential for rice production.
China To Supply Refined Fuel To Sri Lanka; Gas Stocks Ample ... - Newsfirst
COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Chinese government has agreed to provide a shipment of refined fuel to Sri Lanka.The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) stated that discussions are ongoing regarding the specific dates of delivery and the quantities of fuel to be provided.Managing Director of the CPC, Mayura Neththikumara, expressed these views regarding the country's current fuel reserves.Meanwhile, Litro Gas has announced that there are sufficient gas stocks available for monthly consumption.The company stated that 14,900 metric tons of gas required for the month of April have already been received.An additional 23,100 metric tons of gas are scheduled to be received later this month.Accordingly, Litro Gas mentioned that sufficient stocks to meet the remaining requirements for April are currently available in the Maldives.Furthermore, a vessel carrying 20,000 metric tons of gas is scheduled to arrive in the Maldives between April 20th and 22nd.Litro Gas added that another vessel carrying 20,000 metric tons of gas is expected to reach the Maldives by May 6th.
China offers fuel to Sri Lanka; shipment due within weeks
The first fuel shipment from China is expected in mid-April. The shipment will be in addition to the fuel stocks sent to Sinopec Energy Lanka for its filling stations. "We made a request to China due to the ongoing fuel crisis, and it has responded positively as an old and reliable friend of Sri Lanka," Mr Herath said.
US Senate Rings Alarm Bells Over China's Financing Of Sri Lankan Port
Sri Lanka's 2022 economic crisis and the subsequent leasing of the Chinese-built Hambantota port have drawn sustained scrutiny from the United States and regional powers, including India.
