President Dissanayake to meet Chinese President today

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a four-day State visit to China, is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping today (15) afternoon, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

It is also expected that several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) will be signed following bilateral discussions between President Dissanayake and the President of China.

President Dissanayake, who embarked on a State visit to China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, arrived at Beijing International Airport yesterday (14) at approximately 10:25 a.m. Beijing time.

Upon his arrival, the President was accorded a ceremonial welcome by the Chinese military, and he was formally received by China’s Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong.

The route taken by President Dissanayake was elegantly decorated on both sides with the national flags of both nations, symbolising mutual respect and diplomacy.

During this State visit, the President is scheduled to participate in several key engagements, including field visits focused on technological and agricultural development, as well as initiatives aimed at poverty alleviation. The visit also includes high-level business meetings and discussions.

Further, several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between Sri Lanka and China are expected to be signed during the visit.

The delegation accompanying President Dissanayake includes Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Colombo Qi Zhenhong and Sri Lankan Ambassador Majintha Jayesinghe.