Chinese President Xi calls for gradual resumption of China-Sri Lanka practical cooperation

May 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping suggested Wednesday that China and Sri Lanka, while ensuring COVID-19 prevention and control, gradually resume practical cooperation in various fields, advance major cooperation projects in an orderly manner and promote the high-quality construction of the Belt and Road. Xi made the remarks in a telephone conversation in the night with Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.