Sri Lanka, China discuss expanding economic cooperation

Sri Lanka and China have held discussions on expanding bilateral economic cooperation and exploring further Chinese support for Sri Lanka’s economic development.

The discussions took place at the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday (14) between Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang and Labour Minister and Deputy Finance and Planning Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando. They exchanged views on potential areas of economic cooperation and the support China could extend to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy.

The meeting also focused on building on the longstanding friendship between the two countries and strengthening bilateral relations through closer cooperation to support Sri Lanka’s economic development. The discussions come as Sri Lanka continues its efforts to strengthen economic stability and promote sustainable growth, with international partnerships remaining important to its development priorities

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 of the Ministry of Finance.

The Chinese delegation included Counsellor in charge of Economic and Commercial Affairs Tang Yandi, Attaché Meng Yue, Third Secretary Lu Wenjing and Attaché Li Xinwei. No specific financial commitments or new agreements were announced in the information released following the meeting