27 April 2021 03:42 am
In the wake of the escalation of Covid-19 cases across the region, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will initiate a dialogue with his counterparts of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Afghanistan today on pandemic-related cooperation, poverty alleviation and other support needed at this hour, a Minister said.
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardane told Daily Mirror that the virtual meeting would take place today afternoon, and Sri Lanka would present its position on the situation.
The meeting is meant for the exploration of new areas of cooperation during the trying time. Covid-19 is spreading fast in the region taking a heavy toll on human lives and economy.
Sri Lanka is planning to seek more and more investments from China. (Kelum Bandara)