President Anura Kumara Dissanayake returned to Sri Lanka today following the successful completion of his four-day state visit to China.
On the final day of his visit, the President met with Wang Xiaohui, Secretary of the Communist Party of China for Sichuan Province, to discuss avenues for enhanced cooperation between Sri Lanka and Sichuan Province.
President Dissanayake also toured the Dongfang Electric Corporation in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, to explore potential collaborations in the energy sector.
Concluding his visit, the President explored the Shanqi Model Village, a showcase of sustainable rural development and revitalization initiatives. He also visited the National Science, Technology, and Agriculture Centre in Sichuan, highlighting Sri Lanka’s interest in adopting innovative approaches to rural development and technology-driven solutions.
The delegation accompanying the President included Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, and Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, Bimal Rathnayake, who actively participated in the engagements.
The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral relations, focusing on economic, technological, and cultural exchanges, aligning with Sri Lanka’s development goals.
