Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong recently visited the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) head office in Pelawatte and met its General Secretary, Tilvin Silva.
During the meeting, the two sides reportedly held an extensive exchange of views on the decisions reached at the 5th Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which took place on 29 October in China.
Party Self-Discipline and Bilateral Ties
The Chinese Ambassador elaborated on the matters concerning party building and the continuous maintenance of comprehensive and rigorous party self-discipline within the Communist Party of China.
Discussions were also held on further consolidating bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and China. The Ambassador stated that China would extend its fullest support to expand cooperation in the areas of investment, technology, transport, education, healthcare and culture going forward.
Diplomatic Delegation in Attendance
Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy Mei Jing, Head of the Political Section Chen Ligong, Second Secretary Jin Enze, and official Li Jiani were also present at the discussion.
What Next?
A delegation from the Communist Party of China is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka soon to brief members of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna and provide further explanations regarding the CPC's decisions.
