Discussions on further strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and China and expanding cooperation in support of Sri Lanka’s economic development have been held at the Ministry of Finance.
The meeting was held yesterday (14) 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, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development said in a statement.
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 statement added.
The meeting was attended by Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Chief of Staff to the President; Indika Premarathna, Director General of the National Planning Department; and officials of the External Resources Department (ERD) of the Ministry of Finance.
The Chinese delegation comprised Tang Yandi, Counsellor in charge of Economic and Commercial Affairs; Meng Yue, Attaché; Lu Wenjing, Third Secretary; and Li Xinwei, Attaché.
