High-level delegation led by Speaker visiting China

10 October 2016 02:58 pm

A top level parliamentary delegation led by Speaker Karu Jayasuriya is reported to have travelled to China on Sunday as part of the initiatives to strengthen relations between the two countries.

It is also reported to have facilitated visits by the 225 parliamentarians in batches with two delegations having visited China country after the inauguration of the new Parliament.

The delegation currently in China comprises Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan, Chief Opposition Whip and JVP Leader Anura Dissanayake, Chief Government Whip Gayantha Karunatilake, Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader and Minister Rauff Hakeem, Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) Leader Douglas Devananda and Minister Susil Premajayantha.

The Speaker has sought such visits for the benefit of the MPs. During the visit, the delegation will have the chance to study the new trends in China's economic and social vision.(Kelum Bandara)