Discussions on further strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and China, and expanding cooperation in support of Sri Lanka’s economic development were held on Wednesday (14) at the Ministry of Finance, according to a statement made by the Ministry.

The meeting was held between Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang and Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr Anil Jayantha Fernando. 

During the meeting, both parties exchanged views on the support China could extend to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy and on potential areas for further expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.

The discussions also focused on the importance of building on the longstanding friendship between Sri Lanka and China and further strengthening bilateral relations through cooperation in support of Sri Lanka’s economic development.

The meeting was attended by Chief of Staff to the President Prabath Chandrakeerthi, National Planning Department Director General Indika Premarathna, and officials of the External Resources Department (ERD) of the Ministry of Finance.

The Chinese delegation comprised Counsellor in charge of Economic and Commercial Affairs Tang Yandi, Attaché Meng Yue, Third Secretary Lu Wenjing, and Attaché Li Xinwei.