Visiting Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong reaffirmed China's unwavering support for Sri Lanka in its ongoing economic recovery efforts and expressed China's eagerness to actively pursue avenues that would enhance and solidify the bilateral relations between the two nations, President Media Division (PMD) said.
The Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs paid a courtesy call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (May 30) at the Presidential Secretariat. The President also expressed his sincere appreciation for the unwavering assistance provided by China during this critical period, according to a statement issued by PMD on the visit.
“The visit of Vice Minister Sun Weidong and the discussions held with President Wickremesinghe further solidify the bonds between China and Sri Lanka, paving the way for enhanced cooperation and shared prosperity in the future,”the statement further added.
President’s Chief-of-Staff and Senior Advisor on National Security, Sagala Ratnayake, Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Aruni Wijewardena, and Director of International Affairs, Dinouk Colombage were present on this occasion.
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
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