Prime Minister’s Media Division

Today (25.04.2024), a significant meeting took place between Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and representatives from the China Association of Small and Medium Commercial Enterprises (CASMCE) at the Temple Trees.

The meeting focused on discussions surrounding the expansion and trade investments in various sectors, particularly renewable energy, vehicle manufacturing, agricultural technology, as well as paper and printing-related fields.

Mr Ren Xinglei, President of CASMCE, said that the Chinese people are very happy about the Prime Minister’s visit to China and expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the visit.

Mr Xu Xiang, Vice President of CASMCE said that there is potential to invest in the development of industries related to solar power, wind power and biomass energy in Sri Lanka.

The Prime Minister pointed out the possibility of exporting high quality cinnamon to China and the possibility of giving priority to the import of electronic vehicles.

MP Yadamini Gunawardena, Secretary to the Prime Minister Anura Dissanayake, and many Chinese entrepreneurs including officials of the Small and Medium Commercial Enterprises and a group of officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Plantation Industries, the Ministry of Industry and Sri Lanka Board of Investment also participated in this event.