China says stands ready to continue working alongside Sri Lanka, strengthen synergy of development strategies

AMBASSADOR Qi Zhenhong last week assured that China stands ready to continue working alongside Sri Lanka, further strengthen the synergy of development strategies, and deepen exchanges and cooperation in areas such as port economy, modern agriculture, digital economy, new energy, and poverty reduction.

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“With our joint efforts, we can paint a more magnificent picture of building a China-Sri Lanka community with a shared future,” he added during his remarks at the China-Sri Lanka Readers Forum on ‘Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (Volume V)’ in Colombo.

The event saw the participation of Deputy Head of Central Office of Cultural and Ethical Progress of China Hu Kaihong, Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Madhura Senevirathne, China International Communications Group Vice President Yu Tao and the Communist Party of Sri Lanka General Secretary G. Weerasinghe among others.

Following are excerpts of Ambassador Qi Zhenhong’s speech at the ceremony.

It is a great honour to gather here with you today for the China-Sri Lanka Readers Forum on Xi Jinping: The Governance of China(Volume V). Together, we will jointly explore the profound theoretical insights and rich practical achievements of this book. I would like to extend a warm welcome to all the distinguished guests, and express my heartfelt gratitude to friends from all walks of life who have long been caring for and supporting China and China-Sri Lanka relations.

Hu Kaihong delivered an in-depth and systematic exposition of the core tenets and rich essence of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China(Volume V), with a focus on China-Sri Lanka cooperation and exchanges. I believe that everyone here has gained a deeper understanding of the stances, viewpoints, as well as methods contained therein. I would like to take this opportunity to share a few reflections from my own study.