In a dynamic meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath committed to deepening their strategic cooperative partnership. The talks highlighted plans to advance high-quality Belt and Road initiatives—such as the Colombo Port City and Hambantota Port—and to speed up negotiations on a China-Sri Lanka free trade agreement.
The two officials also explored boosting collaboration in key areas like green energy, digital economy, modern agriculture, and marine economy. Wang Yi emphasized that maritime cooperation remains mutually beneficial and free from external interference, cautioning against strategies that provoke unnecessary confrontations like the so-called "Indo-Pacific Strategy."
Herath underlined that Sri Lanka attaches great importance to its relationship with China, firmly upholding the one-China principle. This meeting sets the stage for enhanced regional connectivity and economic growth, resonating with a forward-thinking vision and a spirit of unity. 🚀🌏
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China, Sri Lanka FMs vow to deepen strategic cooperative partnership
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