Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, Zhao Leji, has reaffirmed China’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence.
The statement was made during a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the second day of his four-day official visit to China, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).
Welcoming President Dissanayake, Chairman Zhao emphasized the importance of fostering continuous and cooperative engagement between China and Sri Lanka, underscoring the strong ties between the two nations.
The meeting was attended by Sri Lanka’s 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 Jayasinghe.
The discussions highlighted the mutual commitment to deepening collaboration and strengthening the historic partnership between the two countries.
