Top Chinese Communist Party member praises progressive political culture in SL

November 26, 2024 at 10:18 AM

The Deputy Minister of the International Liaison Department of the Chinese Communist Party (IDCPC), Sun Haiyan has commended the transformative changes in Sri Lanka following the recent elections, highlighting the emergence of a new and progressive political culture.

The top CPC official expressed this view after paying a courtesy call to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (25 Nov).

During the meeting, the IDCPC Vice Minister extended her congratulations to President Dissanayake on his victory in the Presidential Election and his party’s resounding success in the General Election.

Sun Haiyan, along with the Chinese delegation, expressed China’s readiness to collaborate with Sri Lanka under the leadership of President Dissanayake. They also emphasized the alignment of the goals of both nations and discussed the potential for long-term cooperation on mutually beneficial grounds.

The delegation reaffirmed China’s willingness to assist Sri Lanka in various developmental initiatives, including investments, technological exchanges, digitalization, and uplifting the rural economy. 

Additionally, China pledged support for enhancing Sri Lanka’s Human Resource Development, particularly by providing training for officials in the education sector.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed his gratitude to the Chinese Government for its steadfast support and assured commitment to fostering continued cooperation between the two nations.

The Chinese delegation also included Lin Tao, Deputy Director of General IDCPC, Li Jinyan, Director of IDCPC, Jin Yan Secretary to the Vice Minister, Qi Zhenhong Ambassador of China and several other officials. 

Joining President Dissanayake at this discussion were Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. (Newswire)