It is reported that during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s four-day official visit to China, seven MoUs are scheduled to be signed in sectors including investment, the power sector, fisheries and the economy.
In addition to the MoUs, the main topics to be discussed include China’s support for the International Monetary Fund’s debt restructuring program as well as China’s support for economic recovery, says Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath.
The proposed MoUs also include sectors such as agriculture, tourism, education and technology, says Minister Herath.
He also said that Sri Lanka will seek China’s support for the digitalization of the State Television Corporation and the Independent Television Network.
The revival of Chinese-funded road development projects will also be discussed.
The MoU on the fisheries sector will cover social welfare aspects, including providing a housing scheme for fishermen, and the government will seek support for the introduction of new technology in agriculture.
The introduction of solar energy projects with Chinese assistance will also be covered by one MoU.
Under the discussions on the education sector, attention will be paid to the provision of free school uniforms and a smart wall panel project for schools.
The Minister said that two business forums will be held, one of which will be with state-owned companies including China Harbor, Sinopec, and other companies, including companies in the hotel sector.
The President is also scheduled to visit technology parks and vehicle assembly plants in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, to explore the potential for attracting investment.
At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President Dissanayake will be on a state visit to China from January 14 to 17.