China's top legislator Zhao Leji met with Dinesh Gunawardena, prime minister of Sri Lanka, in Beijing on Tuesday.
Zhao, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, emphasized that since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1957, China and Sri Lanka have maintained a sound and steady relationship despite changes in the international landscape.
He highlighted that China stands ready to collaborate with Sri Lanka to consolidate political mutual trust, support each other's core interests, build the Belt and Road with high quality, and deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges. These efforts aim to promote bilateral relations for greater development.
Zhao also noted the importance of communication and cooperation between legislative bodies in enhancing knowledge and trust. He stated that the NPC of China is prepared to strengthen communication with Sri Lanka's parliament at different levels and enhance coordination during multilateral occasions to provide legal guarantees for bilateral cooperation across various fields.
Prime Minister Gunawardena expressed Sri Lanka's gratitude for China's long-term support and assistance. He affirmed that Sri Lanka will firmly uphold the one-China principle, continuously deepen cooperation in various fields, including legislative exchanges, and inject new impetus into bilateral friendship.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
