Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath pledged to strengthen bilateral ties today during high-level talks in Colombo, signaling a new phase of cooperation in 2026.
Deepening Strategic Cooperation 🌏
Wang emphasized China's commitment to building a "community with a shared future," highlighting plans to:
Boost infrastructure and maritime collaboration 🚢
Expand tourism and cultural exchanges 🎭
Share governance experiences 📘
Global Justice Focus ⚖️
The Chinese diplomat called for resisting "law of the jungle" politics, advocating for:
Stronger multilateral cooperation through UN frameworks
Protection of developing nations' rights
Reformed global governance systems
Sri Lanka's Response 🇱🇰
Herath reaffirmed Sri Lanka's adherence to the one-China principle, describing China as their "most reliable partner." Both nations agreed to coordinate closely in APEC and other multilateral forums.
The meeting comes as Asian economies seek stable partnerships amid ongoing global uncertainties. 🌐✨
