President Anura Kumara Disanayake departed the country a short while ago to commence a four-day state visit to the People’s Republic of China.
He is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, Bimal Rathnayake and the Director General of Government Information, H.S.K.J. Bandara.
(Previous News on 13th January 2024 at 11:57am)
President AKD to leave for China today
President Anura Kumara Disanayake is set to depart the country this evening (Jan. 13) for a four-day state visit to the People’s Republic of China.
This visit, taking place from Jan. 14 -17, is undertaken at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
During the visit, President Disanayake will hold discussions with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, as well as engage with other senior Chinese officials to strengthen diplomatic ties.
The agenda includes key focus areas such as technology, agriculture, and poverty alleviation. The President is also scheduled to visit strategic facilities and participate in high-level business forums aimed at enhancing economic collaboration and investment opportunities.
A series of bilateral agreements to deepen mutual understanding and cooperation between Sri Lanka and China will be signed during the visit.
This marks President Disanayake’s second international state visit since assuming office and is considered a pivotal step in fortifying the longstanding partnership between Sri Lanka and China. It is anticipated that the visit will significantly advance bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, and economic cooperation.
(President’s Media Division)