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Governor of Gyeongsangbuk-du Province of the Republic of South Korea, Lee Cheol Woo met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on 03.04.2024 at the Governor’s office, in Andong in Gyeongsangbuk-du.

The Provincial Government agreed to offer many benefits for education and higher education, agriculture, fisheries, women and rural development in Sri Lanka during the talks. They also discussed the potential for launching investment projects too.

The agreements were reached on providing more smart classrooms for schools, information technology equipment for vocational training institutes for school leavers who do not enrol for higher education, increasing opportunities for university entrance, incre MORE >>

A group including State Minister Piyal Nishantha, Anupama Pasqual, MPs Yadamini Gunawardena, Rajika Wickramasinghe, Muditha de Soysa, Jagath Kumara, Secretary to the Prime Minister Anura Dissanayake participated in this event.

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A group including State Minister Piyal Nishantha, Anupama Pasqual, MPs Yadamini Gunawardena, Rajika Wickramasinghe, Muditha de Soysa, Jagath Kumara, Secretary to the Prime Minister Anura Dissanayake participated in this event.

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A group including State Minister Piyal Nishantha, Anupama Pasqual, MPs Yadamini Gunawardena, Rajika Wickramasinghe, Muditha de Soysa, Jagath Kumara, Secretary to the Prime Minister Anura Dissanayake also joined in this occasion.

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MP Yadamini Gunawardena stated that if the precious commitments of our people rendered in the past are not remembered again and again, the battles and legacies will be erased from the history books. He said this while attending the 52nd commemoration of the national hero Philip Gunawardena held at the Foundation Institute, Colombo (31.03.2024).

MP Yadamini Gunawardena addressing the gathering stated that,

“When Hon. Philip Gunawardena, who is remembered with respect even today as a national hero of the country who made many commitments for the achievements of the public not only in our country but also in many continents, was to enrol for higher education, Anagarika Dharmapala advised Hon. Philip Gunawardena& MORE >>

Let us enlighten our lives through the life of Jesus Christ.

Let us resolve in this Easter day to put society on the right track by focusing on human relations and social ethics in the face of current, complex social misapprehensions.

The life example of Jesus Christ, who sacrificed his life for social justice, mercy, love and humanity in order to achieve righteous goals courageously, is extremely valuable.

The said religious teachings help us build the necessary mindset that is required in any crisis situation.

This is a time that social values influenced by the life of Jesus, who has spread mercy and love, should be socialized again and again. Let us celebrate this Easter by lea MORE >>

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena had a long discussion with Gong Seng, Mayor of Shanghai, today (29.03.2024) in Shanghai, China.

It was agreed to establish a strong relationship between Shanghai, China, which is ranked first among the world’s port cities, and the cities of Colombo and Hambantota, which have been planned to be developed as a maritime hub in the East and West shipping routes in the future.

A long time has passed since the Sister City Agreement between Colombo and Shanghai was signed, and the Prime Minister pointed out that further work can be carried out under this agreement, which was signed when his brother Prasanna Gunawardena was holding the post of Mayor.

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The scientists at the Academy explained the methodology of developing hybrid coconut varieties including Thambily for the first time.

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Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena called upon the Asian countries to rededicate themselves to building an Asia, free from poverty where prosperity is equitably shared. Addressing the BOAO Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2024 in Hainan in China, he praised China’s "miraculous success story of lifting millions of people from poverty to a higher living standard under the able leadership of President Xi Jinping," and added that concept provides a pathway for other countries faced with the problem of poverty.

The Prime Minister called for new initiatives to ensure agricultural growth and food security, as it would not only ensure poverty eradication but also social harmony and peace. He emphasised the imperative need for harnes MORE >>

A meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena was held today (27.03.2024) at Great Hall, Beijing.

Both countries agreed to continue to act under the friendship, peace, mutual respect and fivefold principle in international affairs that do not interfere in the internal affairs of a country. It was emphasized that bilateral relations should be based on mutual respect and mutual productivity between the countries, and acting according to that policy would set a good example for both countries.

The Chinese President also assured that China will support the schemes necessary for the development of Sri Lanka as soon as they are presented.

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Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, who is on an official visit to China, visited and held discussions with Ven. Yang Jue, Sangharaja Thera, President of Buddhist Association of China, at China International Hotel (27).

A group including State Ministers Shehan Semasinghe and Ashoka Priyantha, MP Yadamini Gunawardena, participated in this event.

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Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang assured Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena that China would assist Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process continuously and help Sri Lanka to develop its economy.

During the high level bilateral talks held today in Beijing, the Chinese Prime Minister praised Sri Lanka’s economic progress after a period of economic downside.

He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena staying, "You and your family continuously worked for strengthening friendship between China and Sri Lanka". He pointed out that Sri Lanka consistently followed ’One China’ policy and supported China at international forums.

Premier Li Qiang said his country world also extetend MORE >>

On 26.03.2024, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena was respectfully welcomed by the Chairman of the People’s National Assembly of China, i.e. the Speaker, Mr. Zhao Leji, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China.

Common matters of the historical relations between the two countries as well as the friendship between the people of the two countries in the past decades were discussed.

There was a special discussion regarding getting Smart Class Rooms for 1000 schools in Sri Lanka this year.

The special experiences of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Chinese Speaker Mr. Zhao Leji in the Parliament and People’s Assemblies respectively and in long-term politics with the public we MORE >>

The signing of nine new agreements between China and Sri Lanka took place today (26.03.2024) under the patronage of Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.

The Prime Minister today paid floral tributes to the martyred war heroes at the Monument to the People’s Heroes at Tiananmen Square, and after receiving the guard of honour from the Chinese military, bilateral discussions were commenced. Later, in the bilateral talks held in Great Hall in Beijing, more attention was paid to increasing overall cooperation in the social, cultural, educational, and agricultural sectors in addition to economic cooperation.

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He exploded the possibilities of expanding collaboration projects with CCCC President Wang Haihuai, CHEC Chairman Bai Yinzhan and Chairman of Huawei.

The Prime Minister also visited Huawei IT Park and Environment Protection Park.

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Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena called upon the Sri Lankan community abroad to get involved in the current economic drive of the Motherland by sharing their professional experiences and adopting innovative methods created in their respective fields.

Speaking at a meeting of Sri Lankan professionals in China at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing on 25.03.2024, he said that he was amazed by the high professional standards reached by expatriate Sri Lankan in new emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology and digitalization. “You obtaining knowledge through the free education system and other facilities in Sri Lanka and you owe something to the Motherland. Hence, I urge you to use your professional MORE >>

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena arrived in Beijing, China...

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena arrived in Beijing, China today (25th March). Prime Minister was welcomed by Executive Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong and senior officials and Acting Ambassador K.K. Yoganandan.

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena left for Beijing in China yesterday evening (24.03.2024) as the chief guest of Boao Conference, which is China’s premier annual international conference, at the invitation of the Government of China.

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Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena left this evening for Beijing on an official visit on the invitation of the Government of China. In Beijing he is scheduled to meet President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Qiang and senior Ministers as well as top office bearers of Chine Communist Party (CPC) to discuss issues pertaining to bilateral relations and development cooperation.

Prime Minister will be the Chief Guest at China’s premier annual international conference in Boao in Hainan. The Boao Conference theme will be, ’Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities’. It will be attended by several heads of state and top-level foreign delegates.

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