Sri Lanka President meets China Defence Minister

Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had discussions with visiting Defence Minister of China General Wei Fenghe, his office said.

“The Chinese Defence Minister said the bilateral discussions held with the President were extremely fruitful,” the statement said without giving details.

“He also said the relations between the two nations were further strengthened by this visit.”

Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong, Deputy Chief of staff of Joint Staff Department under the China’s Central Military Commission Lieutenant General Shao Yuanming, Major General CiGuowei and Secretary to the President P.B. Jayasundera were also in the meeting.

Minister Wei is on a two day visit to Sri Lanka.