Discussions on further strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and China and expanding economic cooperation in support of Sri Lanka’s development were held last Wednesday (14) at the Ministry of Finance.
The meeting was held between Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando and Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the support China could extend to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy and explored potential areas for expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.
Both parties also discussed the importance of building on the longstanding friendship between Sri Lanka and China and further strengthening bilateral ties through cooperation that supports Sri Lanka’s economic development. The meeting was attended by Chief of Staff to the President Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Director General of the National Planning Department Indika Premarathna, and officials of the External Resources Department (ERD) of the Ministry of Finance.
The Chinese delegation included Tang Yandi, Counsellor in charge of Economic and Commercial Affairs; Meng Yue, Attaché; Lu Wenjing, Third Secretary; and Li Xinwei, Attaché.
