Minister of the Chinese Communist Party's international department Chang Jiang has said China knows that a country's internal matters cannot be solved by military means but could be only solved only through negotiations.

The Chinese minister made this observation when he met with Opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe during the UNP leaders visit to China.

Minister Jiang who pointed out that his party has loads of experience dealing with ethnic conflicts said that a dispute like in Sri Lanka could be solved only through a current and a relevant approach. He stressed that a high level of discipline and commitment is also required for the purpose.

Speaking on behalf of the party Wickremesinghe said that the UNP is always committed for a negotiated solution that satisfies the needs of all communities.