An official meeting was held between Hon. Wang Dongming, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of the People’s Republic of China, and Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya on 17 December at the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
During the meeting, the long-standing bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and China and areas for further cooperation were discussed.
The Prime Minister expressed her appreciation for the timely assistance extended by the Government of China during Sri Lanka’s recent disaster response efforts and noted that the country has now transitioned from the emergency rescue phase to the post-disaster recovery and reconstruction phase. She also acknowledged the support provided by volunteers and the international community during the rescue operations.
Expressing his condolences to those affected by the recent disaster in Sri Lanka, Hon. Wang Dongming stated that, following China’s assistance during the rescue phase, support would also be extended during the recovery and reconstruction phase. He reaffirmed China’s continued commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s social and economic development and expressed China’s readiness to work closely with Sri Lanka in regional and international affairs.
Special attention was paid to the matters discussed during the Prime Minister’s recent visit to China, including support for the provision of school uniforms and fertiliser assistance, technical cooperation in digital education, road development initiatives, and continued progress in the fields of education, health, and culture.
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations based on mutual trust, understanding, and long-standing friendship.
H.E. Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, Prime Minister’s Secretary Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, and officials from the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were also present at the meeting.
Prime Minister’s Media Division