President Anura Kumara Disanayake, on a four-day state visit to China, held an official meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping today ( January 15) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
President Disanayake was warmly welcomed by President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People
President Disanayake was warmly welcomed by President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People, with full honors and a ceremonial gun salute marking his arrival.
President meets Chinese President Xi Jinping
President meets Chinese President Xi Jinping
President meets Chinese President Xi Jinping
Following the initial cordial discussions between the two leaders, bilateral talks commenced. During the discussions, President Xi Jinping emphasized China’s readiness to work closely with Sri Lanka in ushering in a new era of development.
He also recalled the longstanding relationship between the two countries, highlighting the close friendship that has existed for decades. President Xi reiterated China’s commitment to continuing its cooperation with Sri Lanka in the future.
Upon concluding the official meeting, both sides proceeded to sign several key MoUs aimed at strengthening collaboration in areas such as economy, social development, and industry.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake, and Director General of the Government Information Department H.S.K.J. Bandara were also part of the delegation accompanying President Disanayake.
