Chinese Ministry of Commerce Spokesperson Shen Danyang today urged Sri Lankan government to protect the interests of Chinese investors and promote bilateral economic ties following the suspension of a Chinese funded port city project in Colombo.

Addressing the monthly press conference, Danyang stated that China attached great importance to economic and trade cooperation with Sri Lanka.

China supports its enterprises investing in Sri Lanka on the basis of mutual respect and benefits, he told media.

"We hope the Sri Lankan government will resolve the issue and protect the legitimate interests of Chinese investors according to law for the healthy development of economic and trade ties," the spokesperson asserted.

Sri Lankan government suspended Colombo Port City Project until the special committee headed by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe released its report.
(With inputs from Xinhua)