Sri Lanka, China discuss wider economic cooperation

Sri Lanka and China this week held talks on expanding economic cooperation, with discussions focusing on potential Chinese support for Sri Lanka’s economic development, the Finance Ministry said.

Chinese Ambassador Wei Huaxiang met Labour Minister and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando at the Ministry on Wednesday (14).

The two sides exchanged views on assistance China could extend to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy and explored opportunities to broaden bilateral economic cooperation.

The Ministry did not identify specific projects, financing proposals or agreements arising from the discussions.

Both parties also discussed building on the longstanding relationship between the two countries to support Sri Lanka’s development priorities.

Chief of Staff to the President Prabath Chandrakeerthi, National Planning Department Director General Indika Premarathna and officials of the Ministry’s External Resources Department attended the meeting.

The Chinese delegation included Counsellor in charge of Economic and Commercial Affairs Tang Yandi and other embassy officials.