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Sri Lanka receives China’s fabric grant for school uniforms

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December 11, 2024

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that the government expresses its gratitude to the Chinese Government for providing uniforms to children in every school and Pirivena in the country for the year 2025.

The Prime Minister said this while participating in the event of the donation of school uniforms for the year 2025.

The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mr. Key Zheng Hong, symbolically handed over the school uniforms received as a donation from the Chinese Government to the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, this afternoon (10) at the International Container Terminal at the Colombo Port.

The requirement for school uniforms for the year 2025 is 11,817 million meters of fabric and the number of students to be provided with school uniforms is 4,640,086. Accordingly, the entire requirement for school uniforms for the year 2025 (100%) was provided as a grant by the People’s Republic of China.

The relevant amount of fabric will be received in three shipments and the first and second shipments have already arrived in Sri Lanka. The third shipment is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on December 25.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya speaks here,

Education is extremely important to our country, and our government has given high priority to education. Education is a fundamental way for us to achieve development. Investment in education is necessary so that all children, regardless of socio-economic differences or status, can access education with dignity. We have already submitted many proposals for this.

China’s generosity in providing materials for school uniforms is very important to us, otherwise, we need to find funds for this. By 2025, China has undertaken to provide uniforms and clothing to all children in every school and Pirivena in our country. This is a significant donation from China and the government expresses its gratitude for it, said Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr. Madura Seneviratne, Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Nalaka Kaluwewa, officials of the Embassy, officials of the Ministry of Education, officials of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Services and a group of others participated in this event.

(Prime Minister’s Media Division)

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SJB appoints committee for talks on working together with UNP

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January 16, 2025

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The Working Committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has approved a proposal for discussions to work together with the United National Party (UNP).

Accordingly, a five-member committee, headed by SJB General Secretary – Ranjith Madduma Bandara, has been appointed for the discussions.

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China pledges to back sovereignty, territorial integrity & independence of SL (Video)

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January 16, 2025

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Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, stated that China is committed to supporting Sri Lanka’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence.

This statement was made during a meeting between President Anura Kumar Disanayake and Zhao Leji, which took place earlier today (Jan. 16) as part of President Disanayake’s four-day official visit to China.

During the meeting, Chairman Zhao warmly welcomed President Disanayake, further emphasizing that working with Sri Lanka in a continuous and cooperative manner is a key expectation of the Chinese National People’s Congress.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism – Vijitha Herath, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation – Bimal Rathnayake, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka – Qi Zhenhong and Sri Lankan Ambassador to China – Majintha Jayesinghe, were also present at the event.

(President’s Media Division)

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SL President holds talks with globally renowned Chinese companies (Pics)

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January 16, 2025

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During his four-day state visit to China, President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a series of strategic discussions with several globally acclaimed leading Chinese corporations following his participation in an investment forum organized by both public and private sector entities in China.

Among the prominent companies involved in these discussions were the China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC), China Petrochemical Corporation (SINOPEC Group), Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd (MCC), Huawei and BYD Auto.

President Disanayake highlighted the investment opportunities available in Sri Lanka and assured these corporations that the government is committed to providing all necessary facilities and support to investors to foster a business-friendly environment.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath and Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake also participated in these significant engagements.

(President’s Media Division)