Chinese Ambassador commends Sri Lanka’s remarkable economic recovery

Chinese Ambassador  discussing with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena 

Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Shenhong praised Sri Lanka’s economic recovery process in the last twelve months. 

 The meeting was called on by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, who expressed gratitude to China for its continuous support to Sri Lanka. Chinese Ambassador congratulated Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and commended the country for impressive progress in overcoming the economic crisis during the first year of the new Government.

 Prime Minister Gunawardena also expressed his gratitude to China for its most recent kind act of generosity for Sri Lanka’s educational system. The Chinese Government offered school bags, stationery, clothing for school uniforms and educational equipment to schools countrywide. The assistance will lead to a positive impact on the educational landscape and facilitate a conducive learning environment for Sri Lankan students.

With Sri Lanka striving to boost its economic recovery, Prime Minister Gunawardena emphasised the country’s openness to welcome direct private investments, particularly for sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, irrigation, and water supply. These investments are envisioned to provide long-term solutions to the economic challenges faced by the country.

 Secretary to the Prime Minister Anura Dissanayake was also present during the meeting, underscoring the importance of the discussions and highlighting the collaborative efforts between Sri Lanka and China.

 China’s support and cooperation have been instrumental in various development initiatives in Sri Lanka, and their continuous engagement with the country underscores the strong bilateral ties shared between the two countries.