Consul General Anura Fernando paid a courtesy call on Deputy Director General Fu Jihong at the Shanghai Foreign Affairs Office (FAO), China on 23 February, 2022.This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Sri Lanka and the 70th anniversary of the Rubber-Rice Pact. As sister cities, Shanghai and Colombo have close ties in many fields.
The two sides discussed the possibility of an economic and trade cooperation. The Consul General spoke of the economic development of China and commended the steps taken by Shanghai to prevent the spread of the epidemic. He further highlighted the Colombo Port City joint – venture project between the China Harbor Company and the Sri Lankan Government which will create more opportunities between the two countries. The Deputy Director General expressed his sincere wishes for the profound friendship between the two countries.
Consulate General of Sri Lanka
Shanghai
10 March 2022