SL, China discuss priorities

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Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong and Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris

While thanking the Government of China for the continued support provided to Sri Lanka, Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris discussed priorities for enhancing relations between the two countries across the full spectrum during a meeting held with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong on Friday.

Ambassador Zhenhong extended sincere felicitations to the Foreign Minister on his new role and reiterated China’s continued commitment to assist in the socio-economic development of Sri Lanka, as well as to the efforts of the Government of Sri Lanka to mitigate COVID-19.

The discussions centred on COVID-19 cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, economic development, poverty eradication and multilateral cooperation between China and Sri Lanka. In particular, Foreign Minister Peiris requested China’s assistance for the immediate supply of liquid oxygen to meet the increasing national demand.

State Minister for Regional Co-operation Tharaka Balasuriya and Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage were also present.

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