By: Isuru Parakrama
November 04, Colombo (LNW): The Chinese government has committed to providing the entire supply of school uniforms for Sri Lankan students in 2025, confirmed Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong.
Speaking at a scholarship award ceremony held at Keppetipola National School, the ambassador highlighted China’s consistent support for Sri Lanka’s educational needs, particularly over recent years.
Ambassador Qi outlined the steady increase in China’s contributions to Sri Lankan school uniform provisions, noting that in 2023, China donated 70 per cent of the required uniforms, increasing this figure to 80 per cent in 2024.
The ambassador confirmed that China will fulfil 100 per cent of the requirement for the upcoming school year, with phased distributions set to commence before the end of this year.
In his remarks, Qi underscored that this initiative exemplifies China’s enduring friendship and partnership with Sri Lanka, which he noted is advancing towards a new phase of development under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
He highlighted China’s continued support as a gesture of solidarity with Sri Lanka as the nation pursues progress and recovery.
The ambassador also addressed the scholarship programme, initiated in 2018, which seeks to support educational opportunities for children from low-income families.
The initiative has now expanded to 20 schools across the country, with the aim of alleviating economic challenges faced by families and fostering educational development.
