The Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Wentao, who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (29) at the Presidential Secretariat for bilateral discussions.
Minister Wang highlighted the growing interest from Chinese investors in Sri Lanka, attributing it to the current political and economic stability and the clear policy direction of President Dissanayake’s administration. He noted that his delegation, comprising over 100 Chinese investors, reflected a strong commitment to deepening economic cooperation between the two countries.
The talks focused on strengthening bilateral trade and investment partnerships and reaffirming support during ongoing global economic challenges. Minister Wang reiterated China’s dedication to assisting Sri Lanka during this period and emphasized the importance of achieving shared economic goals.
A key agenda item during the meeting was reviewing progress on agreements made during President Dissanayake’s recent state visit to China. Both sides expressed a mutual desire to ensure the timely completion of ongoing Chinese-funded development projects in Sri Lanka, while also accelerating the implementation of new initiatives.
The Chinese delegation included Ambassador Qi Zhenhong, Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs Wang Liping, and Director General of the Department of Foreign Affairs Shu Jueting. Representing Sri Lanka were Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe, Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, and Senior Additional Secretary to the President Roshan Gamage, among other officials.
