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Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and State Ministers Tharaka Balasuriya, Janaka Wakkumbura and Kanaka Herath, MP Yadamini Gunawardena left for China to commence a four-day visit to the Yunnan Province in China yesterday.

The Prime Minister's Office said that they arrived at the Kunming International Airport this morning (Aug 15).

The Prime Minister and the delegation were received at the airport by the Vice Chairman of the CPPCC Yunnan Provincial Committee Zhao Jin, Protocol Chief and other senior officials and Charge D’Affairs at Sri Lanka Embassy K. K. Yoganadan and other officials of the mission.

The Prime Minister will be the Chief Guest at the 7th China-South Asia Expo, jointly hosted by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and the Yunnan provincial government, will be held from August 16 to 20 in Kunming, China.
According to Expo organizers, 60 countries will participate in this gigantic trade display. They include all South and Southeast Asian countries, and RECP member countries.

The 7th China-South Asia Expo is considered to be the most important economic and trade exchange events between China and South Asian countries. The 15 large pavilions will focus on promoting economic and trade cooperation and cultural exchanges with South Asia, as well as devote nine pavilions for regional cooperation, resource, industrial park, port, biopharmaceuticals and health, cultural tourism, modern agriculture, digital economy, and advanced manufacturing.

In addition to holding discussions with Chinese leaders on bilateral relations, economic cooperation, trade and investments, the Prime Minister is scheduled to Visit Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Science, Yunnan Provincial Energy Investment Group Co. Ltd. or Sinohydro Bureau and Photovoltaic Power Station of Yunnan Provincial Energy Investment Group Co. Ltd in Kunming and Gusheng Village and Experimental paddy field of Yunnan State Farms Group, Erhai Ecological Corridor, Exhibition and Experience center of Xiaguan Compressed Tea in Dali.

The Prime Minister is accompanied by Secretary to the Prime Minister Anura Dissanayake.

 


  Comments - 10

  • Mizaru Tuesday, 15 August 2023 12:25 PM

    Insignificant events. Who pays of this tamasa ?

    Radika Tuesday, 15 August 2023 12:27 PM

    What a waste of tax payers money again. At the end see nothing will materirized except just a tour. China has a rebate system that they do not allowd any country to dominate. Dirty business policy. Add maximum import duty for Chinese products.

    Citizen Silva Tuesday, 15 August 2023 12:40 PM

    Making use while the sun shines. A disgrace to Hon Philip Gunawardena.

    sam Tuesday, 15 August 2023 12:53 PM

    Wasting public funds when people are struggling to live

    joshua Tuesday, 15 August 2023 01:30 PM

    We have heard of the PM only. Hardly anybody the others. Looks like a joy ride at taxpayers' money. Nothing useful will happen to the country

    joshua Tuesday, 15 August 2023 01:30 PM

    We have heard of the PM only. Hardly anybody the others. Looks like a joy ride at taxpayers' money. Nothing useful will happen to the country

    RuwanL Tuesday, 15 August 2023 02:22 PM

    Joy ride at the expense of the tax payer!

    Francis Tuesday, 15 August 2023 02:34 PM

    Father PM Daughter MP ON THE TRIP AT WHOSE BLOODY EXPENSE. Our buggers will never ever get it right

    Buddhist Tuesday, 15 August 2023 05:07 PM

    What amount of bribes will they get? Or is this a brainwashing visit?

    Punchi Wednesday, 16 August 2023 07:22 AM

    Maybe he can work it against overwhelming odds - property doldrums, financial issues etc in China, disdain of us and co me back with a few billion US dollars


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