Sri Lanka and China signed several key MoUs aimed at strengthening collaboration in areas such as economy, social development, and industry, during an official meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his Chinese Counterpart Xi Jinping.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a four-day state visit to China, held an official meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing this afternoon (Jan 15).
Upon President Dissanayake’s arrival at the Great Hall, he was warmly received by President Xi Jinping. The welcoming ceremony was conducted with great honour, including a ceremonial gun salute.
Following the initial cordial discussions between the two leaders, bilateral talks commenced.
During the discussions, President Xi Jinping emphasized China’s readiness to work closely with Sri Lanka in ushering in a new era of development. He also recalled the longstanding relationship between the two countries, highlighting the close friendship that has existed for decades.
President Xi reiterated China’s commitment to continuing its cooperation with Sri Lanka in the future.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake, and Director General of the Government Information Department H.S.K.J. Bandara were also part of the delegation accompanying President Dissanayake. (Newswire)