Wrapping up his two-day visit to China on Saturday, Samaraweera told the media that he has conveyed to the Chinese leaders the strong political will of Sri Lanka's new government to further strengthen bilateral¹ relations with China. 

 

"In fact, I emphasis the firm consensus² that exist between the two main political parties, as I said which have governed Sri Lanka since Independence, on fostering strong and close ties between Sri Lanka and China."

 

Samaraweera also encouraged Chinese business people to invest in his country, pledging an array of institutional reforms to ensure a more favorable investment environment. 

 

"... In fact with these reforms, we expect to become a more attractive and more secure destination for foreign investors³ in South Asia. We encourage Chinese companies, who are increasingly investing abroad, to capitalize on the new investment opportunities opening up in Sri Lanka."

 

Samaraweera is the first Sri Lankan minister to visit China since the country's new administration took office in January. 

 

He also confirmed that President Maithripala Sirisena will pay a state visit to China later this Month.

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