The 19th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka – China Business Council (SLCHBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held via online recently. Yang Zuoyuan, Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of People’s Republic of China was the Chief Guest. SLCHBC was established on 26th April 2001 and formed under the aegis of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the chamber said in a media release.
Aruna Perera, Director, Cargoserv Shipping Ltd was elected as the President of the Council for the year 2020-2021. Chaminda Perera, Associated Motorways Ltd was elected as the Senior Vice President and Ruwan Senaviratne, Stretchline (Pvt) Ltd was elected as the Vice President of the Council. Haroun Cader, Sinwa Holdings Ltd was elected as the Treasurer and Thulitha Mendis, Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC serves as the Immediate Past President of the council.
Chinese embassy Commercial Counsellor, Mr. Zuoyuan stated that: “The Chinese government has taken the most comprehensive, thorough and rigorous measures to fight against the pandemic. There were many heart-warming moves and active supports from the Sri Lankan government and people from all walks of life to China at that critical moment. China cherishes its friendly relations with Sri Lanka and highly appreciates the firm support from Sri Lanka. After united and arduous efforts, China has successfully kept the pandemic under control and the order of life and economy in China are now under restoration at an increasing pace. Despite the adverse impact of the pandemic on economy, in the second quarter, the China’s economic growth turned from negative to positive, with a year-on-year growth of 3.2 per cent. The two countries would gradually restore cooperation in various areas and take forward high-quality cooperation under the ‘Belt and Road’ Initiative. Such endeavours will also contribute to the economic recovery of Sri Lanka.”
Abans PLC, Cosco Lanka Pvt Ltd., David Pieris Motor Company Ltd, Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Ltd, Acorn Aviation (Pvt) Ltd, John Keells Holdings PLC, Prima Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd, Spillburg Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, Sunshine Tea (Pvt) Ltd and Zam Gems Private Ltd were elected from the membership to serve on the Executive Committee of the Council.
Seated above from left: Joe Meng, Cosco Lanka (Pvt) Ltd; Thulitha Mendis, Immediate Past President SLCHBC; Haroun Cader, Treasurer SLCHBC; Chaminda Perera, Senior Vice President, SLCHBC; Aruna Perera, President, SLCHBC; Ruwan Senavirathne, Vice President, SLCHBC; K. Kunendran, Abans PLC and Ms. Dinithi Dias, Manager Business Council, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.
Standing from L-R: Udith Wijetunge, David Pieris Motor Co. (Pvt) Ltd; Mohammad Cader, Zam Gems (Pvt) Ltd; Nathaniel Umesh Nithiyanandarajah, Sunshine Tea (Pvt) Ltd; M. A.Rajap, Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Ltd; Jay Ong Jhon Seon, Prima Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd; Mohammad Hameez, Spillburg Holdings (Pvt) Ltd and Kumudu Jayalath, Acorn Aviation (Private) Ltd.
Not in the Picture: Prabath Harshakumar, John Keells Holdings PLC.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Auspicious times widely followed by candidates keeping with traditions will be taken into consideration by the Election Commission in fixing the date and time for the conduct on the Presidential polls.
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