High commissioners of India, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada and ambassadors of China, Cuba and Japan met president Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (2) and extended support to president in various sectors including debt restructure and Sri Lanka’s effort to bring Foreign Direct Investors (FDI).
Chinese Ambassador Qi Zenhong reaffirmed the Chinese government’s continued commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with Sri Lanka, emphasizing the significance of on-going collaborative projects. He highlighted the active engagement of the China Development Bank (CDB) and EXIM Bank in supporting Sri Lanka’s development initiatives. Moreover, Ambassador Qi assured that both institutions, as key commercial and bilateral creditors, will provide comprehensive assistance in the debt restructuring process, underscoring China’s dedication to supporting Sri Lanka’s economic stability and growth.
Meanwhile Cuban Ambassador Andres Marcelo Gonzales Gorrido who met the President reaffirmed the Cuban Government’s continuous support for combating dengue.
During the meeting with president, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha praised the President’s anti-corruption initiatives outlined in his manifesto, particularly stressing the importance of digitalization in government systems to effectively combat corruption. He reaffirmed India’s willingness to assist Sri Lanka in implementing digitalization measures, while underscoring the continuous stable friendship between the two neighbouring nations.
