China donated a batch of security equipment to the Sri Lankan Parliament on Wednesday (19) worth nearly Rs.60 million to ensure the safety of the parliament following the Easter Sunday attacks.

The security equipment, including three portable x-ray machines and five walk through metal detectors were handed over to speaker Karu Jayasuriya by Chinese Ambassador in Sri Lanka Cheng Xueyuan.

The Speaker thanking the Chinese government and its people said, the donation of the security equipment to the Sri Lankan parliament was very valuable following the Easter Sunday attacks.

The Speaker further noted that during the time of any natural or tragic calamity, China has been one of the first countries who has always stood ready to help Sri Lanka.