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Chinese delegation led by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, in SL

A Chinese Foreign Ministry delegation led by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Sun Weidong arrived in Sri Lanka last evening (29).

A media release by the Sri Lankan Foreign Affairs Ministry says that the delegation will be in Sri Lanka until June 01 to co-chair the 12th round of Diplomatic Consultations between the two countries with Secretary, Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka Aruni Wijewardane.
 
The media release adds that discussions are expected to enable the two countries to assess the status of bilateral relations covering political, economic and cultural cooperation, as well as thematic cooperation and people-to-people contacts.

During the visit, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China is scheduled to call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and the State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya.

The delegation will also engage with the members of the Sri Lanka – China Parliamentary Friendship Association and visit the Sri Lanka – China Friendship Village in Dewanagala.