Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
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Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath (right) with Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong
Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said that Sri Lanka has proposed the establishment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country, as part of broader discussions with China on post-disaster assistance and infrastructure cooperation.
In a social media post, the Minister said the proposal was made during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong at the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Herath said the Chinese Ambassador indicated that Beijing would first assess the impact of the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah before determining the form of assistance it could extend to Sri Lanka across relevant sectors.
He added that Sri Lanka has sought urgent support to restore railway lines and bridges damaged by flooding, and that the Ambassador had agreed to convey this request to the Chinese Government without delay.
The Minister said he also drew attention to the growing import of EVs from China and other markets, noting that a nationwide charging network would be essential, particularly in light of the Government’s plans to expand the electric bus fleet. According to Herath, the Ambassador responded positively to the proposal and undertook to brief the Chinese authorities on the matter.
