Vice chairperson of the 14th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference’s (CPPCC) National Committee – Ms. Qin Boyong, has paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Parliament of Sri Lanka yesterday (Dec. 17).
The Prime Minister welcomed Ms. Qin Boyong and her delegation, appreciating the longstanding friendship and underscoring the importance of strengthening bilateral relations. Strengthening cooperation in disease control, sustainable developments, improving trade and cooperation in multilateral forums were discussed further.
Senior officials present included Chinese ambassador in Sri Lanka – Mr. Qi Zhenhong, Secretary to the Prime Minister – Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister – Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta, Media Secretary to the Prime Minister – ; Ms. S. Vijitha Basnayake, Director-General for East Asia – Ms. Ruwanthi Delpitiya and Director of the East Asia Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Ms. Udani Gunawardena.
(Excerpts : Prime Minister’s Media Division)
