Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Amarasuriya Arrives in Beijing for Global Women's Summit and High-Level Talks

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, arrived in Beijing today for an official visit, having accepted an invitation from the Government of the People's Republic of China. The primary purpose of the visit is the Prime Minister's participation in the upcoming Global Leaders' Meeting on Women 2025, an event co-hosted by China and UN Women. Upon her arrival, Dr. Amarasuriya was officially welcomed by Ms. Cao Shumin, China's Minister of the National Radio and Television Administration. The Prime Minister's itinerary includes delivering a keynote address at the Global Leaders' Meeting, which is centered on the theme "One Shared Future: New & Accelerated Process for Women's All-round Development." Beyond the multilateral forum, the official visit underscores the strong bilateral relations between Colombo and Beijing, with a series of high-level meetings scheduled. Dr. Amarasuriya is expected to hold significant discussions with both the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, and the Premier of the State Council, Li Qiang. These bilateral talks are anticipated to focus on matters of mutual interest, including economic cooperation, trade, and Sri Lanka's ongoing development initiatives, further cementing the strategic partnership between the two nations. The Prime Minister's first day in the Chinese capital included visits to prominent cultural landmarks, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China, before her official duties commence.

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