-By LeN Diplomatic Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -04.July.2025, 11.10 PM) In a significant diplomatic engagement underscoring strengthening bilateral ties, the Deputy Governor of China’s Jiangsu Province, Mr. Chen Zhongwei, held a formal meeting yesterday with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamagedara, who is currently leading a parliamentary delegation on an official visit to China.
The meeting, which took place as part of a broader programme designed to deepen cooperation between the two countries, centred around prospects for enhanced economic collaboration, youth development initiatives, and cultural exchange. Both parties expressed optimism about the potential for deepening people-to-people ties and institutional partnerships between Jiangsu and various Sri Lankan provinces.
Representing the Chinese side, Mr. Chen was joined by a high-level delegation including Mr. Chen Xihong, Director General of the Foreign Affairs Committee, and Mr. Lin Jian, Secretary General of the same body. The Chinese officials highlighted Jiangsu's economic dynamism and technological advancements, positioning the province as a strategic partner for Sri Lanka’s developmental aspirations.
Minister Gamagedara, speaking on behalf of the Sri Lankan government and Parliament, thanked the hosts for their hospitality and reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to fostering mutually beneficial cooperation with China, especially in areas that directly benefit Sri Lankan youth and strengthen grassroots diplomacy.
Members of the Sri Lankan Parliamentary delegation accompanying the Minister were also present at the discussions, which were described by observers as constructive and forward-looking. The visit marks yet another chapter in the evolving strategic partnership between Colombo and Beijing, with a particular emphasis on provincial-level cooperation and people-oriented diplomacy.
By LeN Diplomatic Correspondent
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