A high-level discussion on addressing challenges in Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector and related environmental concerns was held this morning (22) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.
According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), the meeting was conducted in line with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Enhancing China–Sri Lanka Agricultural Productivity and focused on the joint implementation of programmes to resolve key issues facing the country’s agriculture sector while improving overall productivity.
The discussion explored the potential use of Chinese technology and tools to tackle agricultural challenges and associated environmental issues. Attention was also given to measures to minimise crop damage caused by wild animals.
In addition, participants discussed possible assistance from China for the cleaning and restoration of the Beira Lake, as part of broader environmental rehabilitation efforts.
Those who took part in the discussion included Senior Lecturer of the Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management at Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Vishvajith Kandegama; Professor Zhang Guozhu of Guizhou University; Cao Xuan and Wei Ping from the Department of Commerce and Management of Hubei Province, along with several other representatives.
