Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has expressed her appreciation for the timely assistance provided by the Government of China during Sri Lanka’s recent disaster response efforts.
The remarks were made during an official meeting between Wang Dongming, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, and Prime Minister Amarasuriya at the Parliament complex.
According to the Office of the Prime Minister, the meeting focused on the long-standing bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and China, as well as areas for further cooperation.
The Prime Minister noted that Sri Lanka has now moved from the emergency rescue phase to the post-disaster recovery and reconstruction phase. She also acknowledged the support extended by volunteers and the international community during the rescue operations.
Expressing his condolences to those affected by the disaster, Vice Chairman Wang Dongming said that China, having supported Sri Lanka during the rescue phase, would also provide assistance during the recovery and reconstruction stages. He reaffirmed China’s continued commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s social and economic development and expressed China’s readiness to work closely with Sri Lanka in regional and international affairs.
Special attention was drawn to matters discussed during the Prime Minister’s recent visit to China, including assistance for the provision of school uniforms and fertiliser, technical cooperation in digital education, road development initiatives, and continued collaboration in the fields of education, health, and culture.
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations based on mutual trust, understanding, and long-standing friendship, the Office of the Prime Minister added.
