Colombo: The newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, H.E. Wei Huaziang, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo yesterday.

According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, during the meeting, the Deputy Minister and the Chinese Ambassador discussed matters of mutual interest. They focused on further strengthening the longstanding relations and defence cooperation between Sri Lanka and China.

The Deputy Minister expressed appreciation for China’s continued support and cooperation towards Sri Lanka, particularly highlighting the assistance provided during the natural disaster ‘Ditwah’. Additionally, he acknowledged the expert technical assistance and training offered by China to enhance the capacity and capabilities of Sri Lanka’s tri forces.

Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to further enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation in areas of mutual interest.